Having the most comprehensive database is nice. Having the most comprehensive name pronunciation tool sounds a lot nicer. We’d like to introduce you to NameShouts 2.0.
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Pronounce names right with the NameShouts Chrome Extension
Professionals in client-facing positions need a new addition to their toolkit. Learn how we created the best way to pronounce names while working in Chrome.
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Pronounce Irish names like Saoirse with NameShouts!
As a startup founded in Canada, this one was a long time coming. Irish names are quite prevalent here, and some of them can be challenging to pronounce. Irish names have a rich cultural history, and Ireland was one of…
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Protecting your name, privacy, and identity online.
We’d like to take a second to talk about recording the pronunciation of your name, the privacy concerns around it, and why we’re still looking to build this out as a feature.
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Add Task: how Asana helped us build a better NameShouts
Prioritizing is key to building a company. With so much to do, and so few hands to assign to it, the pace of work at a startup can feel relentless.The work can be dizzying and disorienting, and can even lead…
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Investigating diversity’s impact on problem solving
Have you ever been stuck on something?You’re trying to imagine a solution to a problem, and despite all of your expertise and experience, you simply cannot think of anything that would work. Perhaps you’re trying to solve a difficult equation.…
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User Stories: pronouncing names right to get past the gatekeepers.
In this user study, our latest series of blog posts, we’ll be diving into how some of our awesome users are pronouncing names correctly at work. James* has known for a while that pronouncing a name right is critical to…
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Take a virtual road trip and pronounce US city and state names
We talk a lot about the names of people, and what they mean. But what about the names of places? They can often carry a rich history, a specific story, or even a humorous background in their letters. As fans…
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Staying connected during a time of physical distance.
We’re compiling some resources for keeping yourself and your loved ones calm and connected, along with some ways to get some work done and help out during this crisis.
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“British-isms:” the NameShouts Guide to British expressions and phrases.
We talk a lot about the need to belong, to be one’s true self, and to respect other cultures and languages. But even English can be different depending on where you’re from. Contributor Kate Spree takes us on a journey…
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Pronounce it right: our names crystallize our identities.
Why does it matter if names are mispronounced? It’s just an awkward moment, right? How important are names anyway? A lot of us don’t give our names too much thought. They’re ingrained in who we are, and for the most…
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