Who knew your phone’s personal assistant does not just know how to order you pizza, but can also spell words out for you! Just trigger your phone’s particular assistant and ask it to “spell [word]” and it will spell the word you want, spoken letter by letter, out loud.
“Hey Siri, how do you spell haberdashery?”
Siri’s reply: “haberdashery h-a-b-e-r-d-a-s-h-e-r-y”
Also, you can use the phones voice recognition when texting to add the word in you just cannot spell.
Episode 95 – A look back over 2024
Host Matthew Head reflects on 2024’s standout moments from *The Dyslexia Life Hacks Show*. Featuring CEOs, MPs, Olympians, and tech innovators, the episode explores powerful stories of resilience, discovery, and success. Guests share how dyslexia shaped their lives and careers—Matt Hancock MP discussed his diagnosis at Oxford, while Jamie Waller shared the life-changing impact of discovering his dyslexia at 36 after selling a multi-million-pound business.
Other stories highlight the importance of early diagnosis, tailored support, and assistive tools like audiobooks. Guests reflect on how dyslexia often runs in families, with children’s diagnoses prompting parents to explore their own traits.
This inspiring year-end episode weaves a narrative of shared humanity, showing that embracing dyslexia and finding the right support unlocks new paths to growth and success. A celebration of the unique journeys that make the dyslexic community resilient and extraordinary.
