NameCoach

Using NameCoach to share the pronunciation of your name can help others pronounce it correctly, avoiding misunderstandings or awkwardness and promoting a more inclusive culture.

NameCoach provides a simple and effective solution to the problem of mispronouncing or misgendering someone’s name. By using NameCoach, individuals can ensure that their names are pronounced correctly and respectfully and that their gender identity is acknowledged and respected.

Features

• Pronunciation recordings: NameCoach allows individuals to record the correct pronunciation of their name, as well as their preferred gender pronouns and other personal information.
• Integrations: NameCoach integrates with popular applications like Canvas making it easy for people to incorporate the platform.

Benefits

• Respectful communication: By ensuring that names and pronouns are pronounced correctly, NameCoach helps promote a culture of respectful communication and inclusivity.
  
• Reduced anxiety and stress: For individuals with names that are commonly mispronounced, NameCoach can help reduce anxiety and stress associated with correcting others’ pronunciation.

The Office of Information Technology (OIT) and the Office of the Vice Provost for Teaching and Learning (OVPTL) have partnered to bring NameCoach name pronunciation software to UCI.