Adding Your Name Pronunciation in Workday
Before you begin
You can set the phonetic spelling of your name using the web browser version of Workday (https://workday.cca.edu) , but you can only add an audio recording of your name using the mobile app. If you haven't done so already, you'll need to first install the Workday mobile app on your smartphone. Instructions for doing so are below in the Mobile App section of this page.
After Sep 11, 2023, all employees and students will be able to provide their name pronunciation in Workday. Name pronunciation can be represented in 2 ways:
- Phonetic spelling, e.g. mi-SHELL ZIG-man
- Audio recording
Name pronunciations will be visible on your profile page in Workday, under your name, and will be visible to all other users who can see your profile. For employees, this is everyone in Workday (all active students and other employees). For students, this is anyone who works with students, including instructors and administrative staff.
1 Generate a phonetic spelling of your name
You will need to generate a phonetic spelling of your name to enter into Workday. Phonetic spelling is a tool to help others pronounce your name correctly. It is a written version of how your name sounds, which is often different than how it is spelled. Here are a few examples:
- Michelle = mi-SHELL
- Ngoc Nguyen = nahk nuhWEN
Note the use of a "-" to separate syllables, and ALL CAPS to indicate the syllable that is emphasized. You can also use a familiar word that sounds like your name, for example:
- Ngoc Nguyen = sounds like “knock” “WIN”
Resources
- Carnegie Mellon provides this guide to generate a phonetic spelling.
- You could also try an online phonetic spelling generator, such as this one from Proctor & Gamble.
Add Phonetic Spelling in Workday Using Web Browser
1 Access the Change My Name Pronunciation task
- Log into Workday at https://workday.cca.edu
- Navigate to your profile by clicking the photo or icon in the upper right corner of the page. This article offers more detailed instructions for navigating to your profile.
- Use the Actions button under your name in the left side panel, and select Personal Data > Change My Name Pronunciation
- Enter the Phonetic Spelling of your name in the field provided, and Submit
Although you can playback an audio recording of your name pronunciation in this screen, you cannot create, edit or delete this recording in the web browser version. You will need to use the mobile app to do so.
Add Name Pronunciation in Workday Mobile App
1 Install the Workday Mobile App
If you have already installed the Workday mobile app, you can skip this step. Otherwise, install the Workday mobile app on your smart phone.
When you first open the app, you will need to associate the mobile app with CCA. Follow the in-app instructions. In the field:
Enter or scan your Organization ID, enter: CCA
You will then be prompted to login with your CCA login, which will prompt for Duo two-factor authentication.
When prompted, if desired, you can set a PIN or fingerprint for faster login in the future.
2 Access the Change My Name Pronunciation task
- Once you are logged in on the Workday mobile app, click the hamburger menu in the upper left corner of the screen, then click on your name to view your profile.
- From your profile page, click the 3 dots in the upper right corner of the screen to access the Actions menu
- Select Personal Data
- Select Change My Name Pronunciation
2 Add Audio Recording and Phonetic Spelling
- Click Add Audio
- Click the Record (microphone) to record your name as you would like it to be pronounced.
- Click the Play button to hear your recording. You can re-record your name until you are satisfied with the recording.
- Click Save when finished.
- In the Phonetic Spelling field, add the phonetic spelling of your name.
- Click Save to complete the task.
