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[–] ThePantser@lemmy.world 136 points 1 month ago (93 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 1 month ago (20 children)

Do SQL next!

[–] dejected_warp_core@lemmy.world 9 points 1 month ago (8 children)

Correct:

  • "Sequel"
  • Structured Query Language

Incorrect:

  • "Squall"
  • "Es-queue-el"

The one that people really screw up? PostgreSQL.

[–] SuolaSeta@lemmy.world 5 points 1 month ago (1 children)

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

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