Blog Post: Add your name pronunciation to Canvas

You can now add the phonetic pronunciation of your name to your Canvas profile.  It allows you to provide a clear and accurate representation of how your name should be pronounced, making it easier for others to address you correctly.

To edit your pronunciation, access the 'account' section and then your profile. Use the menu on the right to 'edit profile'.

  • Head to the ‘account’ section in Canvas and access your profile. Use the menu on the right to ‘edit profile’. Enter the desired phoenetic name pronunciation in the Name Pronunciation field:

Add the phoenetic pronunciation of your name into the 'name pronunciation' option when editing your profile in Canvas

  • Once saved, the name pronunciation displays on your profile page.