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Dictating Names, Numbers, Punctuation & Special Characters
Dragon NaturallySpeaking User’s Guide
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Words that end with ’s
To dictate a word ending with (apostrophe) ’s, just say it as you normally would. 
Dragon NaturallySpeaking will often add it. If Dragon NaturallySpeaking doesn’t 
include the ’s, you can add it later.
Including ’s as you dictate
When you want to make sure that Dragon NaturallySpeaking types a word with ’s, 
say “apostrophe ess” after saying the word. For words that already end in “s,” say 
apostrophe” after the word, as in the second example shown here. 
 You can add 
’s to a word by selecting it and then saying it again with “apostrophe 
ess.“
Dictating hyphenated words 
Many hyphenated words and phrases are already in the Dragon NaturallySpeaking 
vocabulary. To dictate a word or phrase that is usually hyphenated, just say it as you 
normally would.
TO  ENTE R
S A Y
We took Mary’s car
We took Mary’s car
that’s enough
that’s enough
it’s time to go
it’s time to go
TO  ENTE R
SAY
We took my brother’s car
We took my brother [apostrophe ess] car
I met my friends’ children
I met my friends [apostrophe] children
TO  ENTE R
S A Y
long-lasting
long lasting
up-to-date schedule
up to date schedule
Tokyo-based company
Tokyo based company
nine-year-old boy
nine year old boy
TIP