Can I teach Siri to spell a word the way I want it on my iPhone?

Can I teach Siri to spell a word the way I want it?


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iPhone 13, iOS 17

Posted on Oct 25, 2023 11:42 AM

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Posted on Oct 26, 2023 11:16 AM

Hello Faderns1,


At this time, there is not a way to teach Siri how to spell a word. However, you can set up a shortcut for words or phrases using these steps:


"With text replacement, you can set shortcuts to automatically become longer phrases or words. When you enter the shortcut in a text field, your chosen word or phrase automatically replaces it. For example, you could type "GM" and "Good morning" would automatically replace it. 

To manage your text replacements, tap Settings > General > Keyboard > Text Replacement.


Add a text replacement

  1. In the Settings app, tap General > Keyboard > Text Replacement.

A list of text shortcuts set up to use on your iPhone.


2. Tap the Add button .

3. Enter your phrase and shortcut.

4. Tap Save.


Delete a text replacement

  1. In the Settings app, tap General > Keyboard > Text Replacement.
  2. Tap Edit.
  3. Tap the Remove button, then tap Delete.
  4. Tap Done."


More details here: How to use Auto-Correction and predictive text on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch


You can also follow this link to submit your suggestion to Apple concerning teaching Sir how to spell a word: iPhone - Feedback


Thanks for connecting with Apple Support Communities.

All the best.

 


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Oct 26, 2023 11:16 AM in response to Faderns1

Hello Faderns1,


At this time, there is not a way to teach Siri how to spell a word. However, you can set up a shortcut for words or phrases using these steps:


"With text replacement, you can set shortcuts to automatically become longer phrases or words. When you enter the shortcut in a text field, your chosen word or phrase automatically replaces it. For example, you could type "GM" and "Good morning" would automatically replace it. 

To manage your text replacements, tap Settings > General > Keyboard > Text Replacement.


Add a text replacement

  1. In the Settings app, tap General > Keyboard > Text Replacement.

A list of text shortcuts set up to use on your iPhone.


2. Tap the Add button .

3. Enter your phrase and shortcut.

4. Tap Save.


Delete a text replacement

  1. In the Settings app, tap General > Keyboard > Text Replacement.
  2. Tap Edit.
  3. Tap the Remove button, then tap Delete.
  4. Tap Done."


More details here: How to use Auto-Correction and predictive text on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch


You can also follow this link to submit your suggestion to Apple concerning teaching Sir how to spell a word: iPhone - Feedback


Thanks for connecting with Apple Support Communities.

All the best.

 


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