Even in 2012, virtual
assistants aren’t so hot when it comes to pronunciation. Luckily, contacts in
the Address Book are built to include phonetics so Siri has an easier time
figuring out exactly who you want to call or text.
First, click on the contact you
think Siri needs some clarification on, and tap Edit. Scroll down and hit Add
Field, and a menu should come up that includes Phonetic First Name and Phonetic
Last Name. Type in whatever you think is appropriate , and make it clear – only
one wrong vowel will throw Siri off. (The name Megan, for example, has various
pronunciations including MAY-guhn, MEH-guhn, and MEE-gun.)
