Saying Your Name Clearly - Carnegie Mellon University
Saying your name clearly: First impressions count
Saying your name clearly is important for a good first impression. The way you introduce yourself can either build a bridge or create a barrier. The first impression should be that your English is clear and understandable. Stating your name clearly is a good way to make a great first impression.
Here are some tips for saying your name clearly:
1. If others have trouble understanding or saying your name, take responsibility. o Say your name slowly o Put a pause between each word in your name
2. Do not use the same speed you use with native speakers of your language. o Speakers of other languages need time to understand unfamiliar sounds o Say each syllable clearly: An-drew / Car-neg-ie
3. Write your name and, if needed, a phonetic transcription, especially if the spelling of your name in English is very different from the pronunciation.
4. Expect to spell your name frequently--most US speakers spell their names routinely because:
o There are multiple spellings for many names.
o The variety of names is overwhelming.
5. Do not expect people to be able to repeat your name in the way that a native speaker of your language would.
o Accept pronunciation that is good enough.
o Remember to say "That's good''.
Quick Tips
When spelling your name:
? Slow down, and pause between syllables, e.g. An-drew / Car-neg-ie.
? Clearly indicate the first name followed by the family name.
? Use well known words to clarify letters that are difficult to pronounce, e.g., "P" as in Pittsburgh, "B" as in baseball.
Writing your name phonetically:
? Xue (Chinese) = "Shoe-way" ? Koc (Turkish) = "Coach" ? Juanita (Spanish) = "Wan-nee-tah"
Saying Your Name Clearly
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