LinkedIn is adding a new feature that lets users upload name pronunciation audio clips to their profiles.
LinkedIn profiles can now include sound recordings of consumers stating their very own names to assist others with appropriate pronunciation. When a name pronunciation recording is uploaded to someone’s profile, a speaker icon will appear next to their name. Other users can click the icon to hear the name of the person being spoken.
“Ever seen someone’s name in writing and find yourself not completely sure how to pronounce it correctly? . Correct pronunciation isn’t just a common courtesy, but it is an integral part of making a good first impression and creating an inclusive workplace. That is why we decided to offer the function which gives you the option to share how to pronounce your name.”
Whether users need to add this attribute to their own profile or not is completely up to them.
Something I’ve heard growing up with the last name Southern, is never to assume that your name is too easy to pronounce. Let us simply say it is not uncommon for somebody to glance at my name in writing and also phone me Mr. Sutherland, out loud. People skim over text when they read, and which goes for names as well. That is a little update which, I believe, will be much more useful than folks realize. Occasionally you do not really know someone’s name in case you have never heard them pronounce it before.
You can record how to pronounce your name and display it on your LinkedIn profile by following these steps
- Open the LinkedIn mobile app on iOS or Android
- Tap your profile picture > View Profile
- Tap the Edit icon from your introduction card
- Tap +Record name pronunciation
- If you’ve already recorded your name, you can tap the Edit icon to delete or replace the existing recording
- Tap the recording button and hold to record your name
Note: You can also cancel or preview the recording
- Tap the Use button when you’re satisfied with your recording
Note: You can also Retake the recording
- Tap Save
The total recording time for name pronunciations is 10 seconds. Perhaps enough time to add a short greeting as well?
A New Way to Connect With LinkedIn Members
Currently, recording and uploading name pronunciation is only supported on the LinkedIn app. Even though users on all platforms will be capable to listen to the recordings. A new way to connect with LinkedIn Members. Name pronunciations on LinkedIn are comparable to looking up a word in Google and listening to the pronunciation. But this attribute has a much more personal touch because it is the person stating their own name. This aspect by itself can make this feature worth benefiting from, even though your name is as easy to pronounce as John Smith.
That is a unique opportunity for online connections to hear your own voice, just the same as they’d if you introduced yourself to them in person. With 10 seconds of sound to use, you may be in a position to state more than just your name. Even though it is possible LinkedIn will be using these recordings to secure them do not stray too far from their intended purpose. LinkedIn is rolling this optional attribute out to all members worldwide over this next month.
Source: LinkedIn Official Blog
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