Could you say your name for me once? I want to get it right.
Ordered steps
Listen for the name in use first. If you have heard it spoken in a meeting, recording, or introduction, repeat it back the same way you heard it.
Ask the person directly when you can. Some people avoid asking because they fear seeming rude, but a short, honest attempt usually lands better than silence. Say Could you say your name for me once? I want to get it right. Most people are glad you asked.
Try it back immediately and check. Say the name, then ask Did I get the pronunciation right? This catches most mistakes on the spot without dragging out the conversation.
Check a reliable recording if the person is not available, such as a clip of them introducing themselves in an interview or conference talk.
Keep a private note of what you learned, so you never have to ask the same person twice.
Here is a finished version of the message, using a name recording request as the example task. Notice how short and direct it is, with no apology or comment about the name being unfamiliar.
The spoken version works like this. Hi Priya, could you say your name for me once? I want to get it right. ... Did I get the pronunciation right? One request, an immediate try-back, and a short check question. That keeps the exchange brief, makes an honest attempt, and hands the person an easy chance to correct you.
If you cannot ask in person, an email works too. Could you send me a quick voice note saying your name? I want to make sure I get it right. Both versions ask for the person's own pronunciation rather than a guess from spelling, and both invite correction without dragging out the conversation.
Keep the comments around the request short, and avoid remarks about how unusual or difficult the name seems.
That restraint is what makes the request respectful.
Once you hear the answer, record it somewhere private, such as a phonetic spelling or a rhyming phrase on your phone or a sticky note, so you never have to ask the same person twice.