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Add your name pronunciation to your Microsoft Teams profile [1]

Microsoft Teams now allows you to record your name pronunciation, promoting clearer communication and inclusivity across meetings and chats.

To add a recording:

1. Open a Teams chat and select your profile photo within the chat window.

Microsoft Teams chat sidebar showing “Favorites” section with one entry labeled “Ralphie Buffalo (You)” and a date “10/16.” The profile photo of a buffalo is displayed next to the name. The buffalo profile photo is highlighted with a red circle.

NOTE: You must select a chat to access name pronunciation; it is not available from the main profile.

2. In your profile window, select the microphone icon next to your name.

Circular profile photo of a buffalo in a fenced outdoor area, shown next to the name “Ralphie Buffalo” with the job title “Runner.” A microphone icon is highlighted in red to the right of the name.

3. Follow the prompts to record and save your name pronunciation.

Microsoft 365 interface displaying a pop-up titled “Add name pronunciation.” Instructions read: “Record your name and help colleagues pronounce it correctly. The recording is available to people at your work or school when they use Microsoft 365.” Below,

Once saved, your pronunciation recording will appear on your Teams profile for others to hear when they view your details. Select a user’s profile picture from a chat to hear their pronunciation.

You can re-record or remove the pronunciation clip at any time by returning to your chat profile and repeating these steps.

Learn more about Microsoft Teams’ accessibility and personalization features by reviewing our previous Teams tips [3].

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