Change the word Columbia "Colombia " in dictated messages

Every time I dictate the word Colombia on my iPhone it comes up as Columbia. I wanted it to be Colombia every time. Is there a way to fix this? It's very frustrating to have to edit it as I use the word quite often. Thanks!

iPhone 11

Posted on Jul 12, 2025 2:57 PM

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Jul 12, 2025 4:48 PM in response to IWRF

I guess I had nope dictation would work much the same as actually typing. Since that won't work, the only solution I can think is Spelling Mode. To enable it, you'd need to open Settings > Accessibility > Voice Control - then when you are about to dictate the word, instead of saying the word, you'd say "Spelling Mode," then spell the word one letter at a time.

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Change the word Columbia "Colombia " in dictated messages

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