HT204389 I can't get Siri to pronounce my name, despite changing it phonetically.

It is "Cali" like California, pronounced Kal ee. No matter how I spell it phonetically, she keeps saying Call E. Any suggestions?

What have you tried?
How about kally?
Kallee?
Khali?
Qali?
Can she imitate former Governor Ahnold and say it like Kal-ee-for-nee-ahh?

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