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IrisesRule
User level: Level 1 (9 points)

Spellcheck on iPad and iPhone incorrectly changes words

On both my iPad Pro 5th gen (IOS 17.2) and my iPhone 13 Pro (IOS 22.0.1), I have a problem with spellcheck. I have turned off Autocorrect and have put substitute words into Text Replacement but without success. Every time I type ALL, I get ASK with an X to delete it, and when I type AROUND I get Aaron's with an X. I don't even know an AARON! The case of the words makes no difference. How can I fix this?

Posted on Nov 9, 2026 10:16 PM

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SravanKrA
User level: Level 10 (454,138 points)

Nov 10, 2026 1:16 AM in response to IrisesRule

For example: 


If your iPhone dictation consistently types "Kruse" instead of "cruise," here's how you can correct it:

  1. Train the Dictation System
    1. Use dictation in a text field (like Messages or Notes) and say "cruise."
    2. When it types "Kruse," manually edit it to "cruise."
    3. Repeat this a few times. Over time, the dictation system may learn your preference.
  2. Retrain Siri with your voice. Go to Settings > Siri (or Apple Intelligence & Siri). Tap Talk to Siri, then tap Off. Turn on “Siri” or “Hey Siri” again, then ...Change Siri settings on iPhone
  3. Add a Text Replacement
    1. Go to Settings > General > Keyboard > Text Replacement.
    2. Tap the + button to add a new replacement.
    3. In the Phrase field, type "cruise."
    4. In the Shortcut field, type "Kruse."
    5. Now, whenever "Kruse" is mistakenly typed, it will autocorrect to "cruise."
  4. Check Contact Names
    1. If "Kruse" is a contact in your address book, the system might prioritize it.
    2. Go to Contacts and check for any entries named "Kruse." If it's not needed, consider editing or removing it.
  5. Reset Keyboard Dictionary
    1. If the problem persists, resetting the keyboard dictionary can help:
    2. Go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Reset > Reset Keyboard Dictionary.
    3. Confirm the reset. Note that this will erase all custom words learned by the keyboard.
  6. Enable Siri Pronunciation Feedback
  7. If "Kruse" is related to Siri misunderstanding you, you can provide feedback:
      1. Ask Siri, "Who is Kruse?"
      2. If Siri shows the incorrect suggestion, say, "That's not how you pronounce 'cruise.'"
  8. Follow the prompts to correct the pronunciation.


Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256391734