Voice dictation problems iphone 18 pro

If you just got the 18 Pro, give the phone some time to index the millions upon millions of bytes of data you're surely in the process of moving over to a new phone. Let things settle down, then try. And asking if anyone else has this problem won't be too helpful, since people around the world are just getting the new phones as I type and likely haven't even had the chance to start setting them up.

Choose the correct language where the name is used correclty.

Add a keyboard of the desired language and if the language is supported for dictation then dictation language is automatically added under Settings > General > > Keyboard > Dictation Language

There isn't a strict language division between "Charli" and "Charlie." Both spellings are primarily used in English.

• Charlie: This is the more common spelling, traditionally used as a masculine name or a nickname for Charles.However, it's becoming increasingly popular as a unisex name.
• Charli: This is a less common variation, often seen as a more feminine or creative spelling of "Charlie." It can also be a nickname for Charlotte or Charlene.

While some sources suggest a German origin for "Charli," it's not widely recognized and both spellings are considered part of the English language.

If your iPhone dictation consistently types "Kruse" instead of "cruise," here's how you can correct it:

1. Train the Dictation System
   1. Use dictation in a text field (like Messages or Notes) and say "cruise."
   2. When it types "Kruse," manually edit it to "cruise."
   3. Repeat this a few times. Over time, the dictation system may learn your preference.
2. Retrain Siri with your voice. Go to Settings > Siri (or Apple Intelligence & Siri). Tap Talk to Siri, then tap Off. Turn on “Siri” or “Hey Siri” again, then ...Change Siri settings on iPhone
3. Add a Text Replacement
   1. Go to Settings > General > Keyboard > Text Replacement.
   2. Tap the + button to add a new replacement.
   3. In the Phrase field, type "cruise."
   4. In the Shortcut field, type "Kruse."
   5. Now, whenever "Kruse" is mistakenly typed, it will autocorrect to "cruise."
4. Check Contact Names
   1. If "Kruse" is a contact in your address book, the system might prioritize it.
   2. Go to Contacts and check for any entries named "Kruse." If it's not needed, consider editing or removing it.
5. Reset Keyboard Dictionary
   1. If the problem persists, resetting the keyboard dictionary can help:
   2. Go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Reset > Reset Keyboard Dictionary.
   3. Confirm the reset. Note that this will erase all custom words learned by the keyboard.
6. Enable Siri Pronunciation Feedback
7. If "Kruse" is related to Siri misunderstanding you, you can provide feedback:
   1. 1. Ask Siri, "Who is Kruse?"
      2. If Siri shows the incorrect suggestion, say, "That's not how you pronounce 'cruise.'"
8. Follow the prompts to correct the pronunciation.

Hi, I’m at my wits end with all of the dictation issues on my new iPhone 18 pro.

My new iPhone is consistently misspelling my daughter’s name to Sarah instead of Sara.

I’ve tried all of the fixes suggested in the thread, but none of them are working.

I just upgraded from iPhone 11 where I had fixed the problem by creating a new contact with the correct spelling, and that had resolved the issue, but on my new iPhone 18 Pro, even after applying all the fixes, the issue is persisting.

in addition to the misspellings, I’m also experiencing the following issues with the overall dictation

• Dropped or skipped words: Dictation regularly misses every other word or cuts off the end of sentences.
• Real-time lag: Spoken text fails to appear smoothly or update on screen as you talk.
• Aggressive timeouts: On-device processing stops listening or closes the session too quickly.
• Audio-related glitches: Some users report crackling, popping, or snapping sounds from the phone's speakers during voice dictation or app switching.

I would greatly appreciate advice on resolving some of these issues.

thank you!

Yes, I have the exact same problem. Upgraded from a 16 pro and the 18 pro has the worst voice to text ever. It is so laggy and gets half of the words in one sentence wrong. Have you found a way to resolve the issue?

after a week of indexing and letting it sit, it seems to still have persistent issues.

Especially with TikTok and other media apps, it’s kind of annoying

I have three of the four mentioned issues:

• Dropped or skipped words
• Real-time lag
• Aggressive timeouts - Occationally

lobsterghost1 - Can you help?

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