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Pronunciation of GIF (en.wikipedia.org)

submitted 6 months ago by can@sh.itjust.works to c/wikipedia@lemmy.world

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No, acronyms don't work that way

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[–] nathan@piefed.alphapuggle.dev 5 points 6 months ago (2 children)

The fact they have to spell the "correct" way with a J is hilarious to me

[–] can@sh.itjust.works 2 points 6 months ago

It's provides less ambiguity for English speakers.

[–] TempermentalAnomaly@lemmy.world 1 points 6 months ago

It's not just anyone, of course. Can still be hilarious though.