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Phonetic Spelling/Pronunciation

Use phonetic spelling to improve AI pronunciation of names and terms—enhancing clarity, professionalism, and caller experience.

Updated over 2 weeks ago

To ensure your AI receptionist sounds polished and professional, you can use the Phonetic Spelling feature to fine-tune how it pronounces names, company terms, and industry-specific language.


What Is Phonetic Spelling?

Phonetic spelling allows you to manually adjust how the AI pronounces specific words by entering them as they sound. This is especially useful for:

  • Uncommon or non-English names

  • Brand names or acronyms

  • Technical or industry-specific terms


Why It Matters

Mispronunciations can disrupt the flow of a call and affect your brand’s credibility. By customizing pronunciation, you ensure:

  • Clear and natural-sounding conversations

  • A more human-like caller experience

  • Greater trust and professionalism


Best Practices

  • Use phonetic spelling for any word the AI mispronounces consistently

  • Test pronunciation by calling in and listening to how the AI responds

  • Be as specific as possible—write the word exactly how it should sound


If you need help formatting phonetic entries or want to confirm accuracy, reach out to [email protected] for assistance.

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