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[–] [email protected] 47 points 2 years ago (36 children)
  • Geography
  • Geology
  • Giraffe
  • Generous

Just a few examples that come to mind. Additionally, the pronunciation of the individual words included in an acronym DOES NOT determine the pronunciation of that acronym. See SCUBA as an example.

[–] [email protected] 31 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (3 children)

Good and very informative, thank you.

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I'm still gonna pronounce it (G)IF though.

[–] [email protected] 14 points 2 years ago (1 children)

This, and Gig Git Girl Gibbon Gift Gill Giddy Gigahertz Gimmick Gizzard

[–] [email protected] 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

Jit is not git!

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 years ago (1 children)

As long as you don't shame others with reasons that don't make sense, you can pronounce it gif for all I care

[–] [email protected] -1 points 2 years ago

Sure, agree to disagree.

[–] [email protected] -3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9iafa959JvY - Literally this but with any example either way depending on what side you're on.

It's GIF. Just because you create something doesn't mean you aren't fucking dumb. Eventually, it's no longer yours anyway lol.

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