How to Verify the Pronunciation of Your Name in Namecoach

Namecoach in Canvas allows students and faculty to record the correct pronunciation of their names. This helps ensure everyone can address each other respectfully and accurately. By reducing the stress of mispronounced names, Namecoach promotes inclusion, strengthens classroom connections, and fosters a welcoming learning environment where all individuals feel valued and recognized.

Within Canvas, you can access Namecoach in any course in which you are enrolled, from the left-hand menu. There, you’ll see a class list. Each name will include a default, most common pronunciation. Every person has the opportunity to review and verify the pronunciation of their own name.

 

To Verify the Pronunciation of Your Name in Namecoach:

  1. Navigate to https://canvas.hws.edu/ and log in with your credentials 

  2. From any course page, scroll down the left-hand menu and click Namecoach

    Courses > Namecoach

  3. Select Edit My Info

    Edit My Info
     
  4. Check the default pronunciation:

    • Listen to the pronunciation that Namecoach has assigned to your name

    • If it’s correct, you can keep it

    • If it’s not correct, click Not Quite

      Not Quite

  5. Record your Name:

    • Click Record

    • Press the Start button and wait for the 3-second countdown

    • Say your name clearly

    • Click Stop when finished

  6. Review your recording

    • Play back your recording to make sure it’s accurate

    • If needed, re-record until you’re satisfied

  7. Save your recording

  • When you’re happy with your recording, click Keep your voice

Keep Your Voice

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

          8.  Confirmation

  • Click on Sounds good
    Your pronunciation is now saved and will be available to your instructors and classmates.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Need additional help? Contact the HWS IT Services Help Desk.

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