Dictation errors for specific names on iPhone

I am having difficulties with consistent errors that come from dictation. Whenever I say the name “Durango”, which I have just typed in, it dictates “Duran Duran, Durango”.

I would like to be able to fix this so I don’t have to correct it every single time. Also, it consistently misspells the name of my wife who has a common name but can be spelled several ways. Now that Siri is more intelligent how do I communicate these issues so that this can be resolved?


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iPhone 15 Pro Max, iOS 18

Posted on Jan 21, 2025 10:00 PM

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Jan 21, 2025 10:04 PM in response to TheBakersMaker

You can utilize the Text Replacement feature on your iPhone to save time and enhance productivity by storing commonly used phrases, sentences, or even emoji combinations. With this feature, you can assign custom shortcuts (keywords) to phrases, making it quick and easy to insert them into messages, emails, or any text field.


For example, you could set up a shortcut like "omw" to automatically expand into "On my way!" or use "addr" to insert your full address. Similarly, professionals can use this feature to quickly type standard replies, email signatures, or frequently used jargon.


To set up Text Replacement:

  1. Open the Settings app.
  2. Navigate to General > Keyboard > Text Replacement.
  3. Tap the + button in the top-right corner.
  4. Enter the full phrase in the Phrase field and the shortcut (keyword) in the Shortcut field.
  5. Tap Save.


Once set up, typing the shortcut will trigger the full phrase to appear as a suggestion. Tapping the suggestion or pressing space will replace the shortcut with the full phrase. This feature works across apps, saving you time and effort while typing.



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