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Might not even have to change the acronym (lemmy.world)
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[–] ThePantser@lemmy.world 151 points 2 weeks ago (98 children)

AI is an initialism since you don't pronounce AI. NASA would be an acronym because you pronounce the word.

[–] bitchkat@lemmy.world 7 points 2 weeks ago (23 children)

Do SQL next!

[–] dejected_warp_core@lemmy.world 9 points 2 weeks ago (11 children)

Correct:

  • "Sequel"
  • Structured Query Language

Incorrect:

  • "Squall"
  • "Es-queue-el"

The one that people really screw up? PostgreSQL.

[–] SuolaSeta@lemmy.world 7 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

My people often pronounce nginx as "n-ginsk" not "engine x".

[–] dejected_warp_core@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago

We call things "bits", "bytes", and my favorite: "nybbles". IT is rife with wordplay. How could they not think it was a cool way to spell "enigne"?!

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