NameCoach

Three Ways to Use NameCoach for Pronunciation Help

Record a Namebadge for your Email Signature: 

• Log into your myStevens account and Click on the NameCoach icon.

• Once on the webpage, go to the menu bar at the top of the page and click the tab labeled “MY NAMEBADGE.” 

• Here you can fill out your profile however you desire, including adding your photo, phonetic spelling, pronouns, and more.

• At the bottom of your profile, there are three methods to record the proper pronunciation of your name. 

• The option “web recorder” is the easiest and most direct option to record if your computer has a mic.

• Click and record your name.

• When you’re done, click the submit button.  

• You will automatically be taken to a new page with multiple options to share your recording.  

• Click Copy or Customize your NameBadge link on the “Publish your NameBadge” tab to add it to your LinkedIn profile, and social media accounts 

• Click the “Add Namebadge to your Email Signature” tab then follow the directions there to include a pronunciation button into your email signature. 

Record your Name in Canvas: 

• Log-in to Canvas 

• Click on account 

• Click Record your Name to attach your pronunciation to your Canvas profile. 

• Now your classmates and faculty can listen to your recording and you can listen to theirs! 

Use NameCoach in MS Outlook: 

• Log-in to Outlook 

• Go to Tools and select “Get Add-in” 

• Search NameCoach 

• Click Add to get the add-in 

• Once installed, click the new NameCoach icon near where your “Sync” button is on your actions bar 

• Record your name! 

• Now, anyone with the MS Outlook add-in can use the search bar function to look you up and hear your recording 

• For all emails you receive, you can now click your NameCoach add-in and a drop down menu of the name recordings for each person receiving the email will be available. 

• If someone has not recorded their name yet, you will hear the pronunciation from a data base of recordings.