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Skip to main content Home Library Language If you are having trouble accessing these lessons or have any questions/feedback about this tool, please contact support@blueoceanbrain.com. Do not respond to this email. VIDEO: GETTING THE PRONUNCIATION RIGHT VIDEO: GETTING THE PRONUNCIATION RIGHT Print While the consequences of the name bias can be large, thankfully the fix is pretty simple: get used to pronouncing a wide range of names. The primary issue with the name bias is people’s trouble stepping out of their comfort zones. By nature, we’re drawn to people and things that seem like us. But the good news is, with a little effort and practice, we can expand our experiences. Tips for Dismantling the Name Bias * Ask for the pronunciation. If you’ve heard a name you don’t understand, simply ask the person how to pronounce their name. When they repeat it, truly listen. This can be awkward and a little embarrassing, but no more so than mispronouncing someone’s name or giving up altogether. * Don’t alienate. There’s no need to comment on how “odd” their name sounds; simply ask for the correct pronunciation and move on. * Make sure to practice. Especially when it comes to introducing someone with a name you find difficult to pronounce, you’ll want to clarify how to say it correctly before the fact. * If you get it wrong, don’t worry. Just apologize and clarify. Remember that everyone makes mistakes, so acknowledge it, then work on getting it right the next time. * Don’t be dismissive or flippant. Saying someone’s name correctly is an act of respect. But also, mispronouncing someone’s name doesn’t need to feel like failure. Instead, treat it as an opportunity to learn. * Use someone’s given name as is. Subbing “Ade” for Adebowale is never acceptable unless they tell you to call them that. Also be sure to insist you’re happy to call them their given name. It might just take you a couple of tries to get it right. Thanks to the internet, we have so many more resources today than we’ve had in the past. There are even websites that offer audio pronunciations of names so we can practice without the risk of embarrassment. One such site is Pronounce Names. You can also find youtube videos and similar sites that help with pronunciation. Watch: It’s the mispronunciation echoed around the world. At the Oscars in 2014, John Travolta infamously introduced fellow actor Idina Menzel as “Adele Dazeem” and sparked a million jokes alongside an important conversation. Thankfully, the following year, Menzel got the chance to return the favor with some good-natured humor. This video is not created or hosted by Blue Ocean Brain, its accessibility cannot be guaranteed. If this video is no longer viewable, please reach out to Support@BlueOceanBrain.com. Take Away: As Orange is the New Black actress Uzo Aduba’s mother once told her, “If [someone] can learn to say Tchaikovsky and Michelangelo and Dostoyevsky, they can learn to say Uzoamaka.” SHOW WHAT YOU KNOW True or False: When learning to pronounce a new-to-you name, it’s acceptable to use a shortened version that’s easier for you to say. Please provide an answer True False Submit Answers FEATURE TOPIC HELLO, MY NAME IS... Imagine this: A white manager is looking through applications ... read more VIDEO: REINFORCING ASSUMPTIONS Unconscious biases can be insidious, in large part because we don’t ... read more VIDEO: GETTING THE PRONUNCIATION RIGHT While the consequences of the name bias can be large, thankfully the fix ... read more Current 1 2 3 +2 Point(s) × ×