NameShouts provides an online library of native‑speaker recorded name pronunciations and phonetic guides for over 400,000 names across 22+ languages.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Mispronouncing personal names can cause embarrassment, reduce inclusivity, and hinder effective communication in professional and educational settings. Many organizations lack a reliable, easy-to-use resource for accurate name pronunciations across diverse languages and cultures.
Solution
NameShouts offers an online library of native‑speaker recorded name pronunciations and phonetic guides covering over 22 languages and more than 400,000 names. Users can search for a name, select its language of origin, and listen to high‑quality audio, with a “Snail Mode” to slow playback for detailed learning. The platform supports creating and saving custom lists and favorites, integrates via plug‑ins and browser extensions, and allows priority requests for missing names. By providing authentic, expert‑verified pronunciations, NameShouts enables individuals and teams to address names correctly and respectfully in real time.
Target Audience
Primary users include call‑center agents, sales and HR professionals, educators, and developers who need to pronounce names accurately in multilingual interactions.
Features
- Searchable database of 400K+ names with audio and phonetic transcriptions in 22+ languages
- “Snail Mode” slow‑play feature for precise auditory learning
- Customizable lists and favorites for quick access to frequently used names
- Browser plug‑ins and extensions for seamless integration with CRM, call‑center, and education software
- Priority name request system to add missing pronunciations on demand
- Auto‑detect language assistance using a deep‑learning model to suggest the correct language of origin
- API and developer resources for embedding pronunciation functionality into third‑party applications