ShantiniFeb 16, 2023
IYKYK
e-noom
15.7%
e-numb
84.3%
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Show threadEric VitielloFeb 16, 2023
@shantini It took me way to long to figure out what any of this meant. 🤦‍♂️
Show threadSommer PanageFeb 17, 2023
@pixel @shantini SAME
Show threadSommer Panage
@pixel @shantini also, realizing I say both interchangeably…
Feb 17, 2023 at 2:59pmWeb
Show threadShantiniFeb 17, 2023
@sommer @pixel this is VERY interesting.
Show threadBrian WebsterFeb 17, 2023
@shantini @sommer @pixel Next is too-ple vs. tuh-ple. 😬
Show threadSommer PanageFeb 17, 2023
@bwebster @shantini @pixel omg I also use both…
Show threadEric VitielloFeb 17, 2023
@shantini @sommer I’ve gone back and forth over the years, but have settled on e-noom as the one true way… Enumeration isn’t pronounced E-nuhm-er-ation!
Show threadShantiniFeb 17, 2023
@pixel @sommer how do you pronounce “spec” vs how you pronounce “specification”? The abbreviation does not always follow the full thing
Show threadEric VitielloFeb 17, 2023

@shantini @sommer My brain does not have consistent logic. lol.

Also, English is stupid.

Show threadAlex AkersFeb 17, 2023
@shantini @pixel @sommer The G in GIF stands for graphics but we all know the right pronunciation is with a hard G ;)
Show threadSommer PanageFeb 17, 2023
@a2 @shantini @pixel I’m realizing via this convo that I have no strong opinions about how words are pronounced…
Show threadEric VitielloFeb 17, 2023

@sommer @a2 @shantini I don't either, really. Everyone pronounces everything a bit different whether it's if individual letters are soft or hard, or what syllable the emphasis is on. Just so the audience understands, it doesn't really matter to me, I was just stirring the pot 😜

(Eric whispers: It’s still e-noom though.)

Show threadAlex AkersFeb 17, 2023
@pixel @sommer @shantini Honestly it's a Friday so my brain is e-numb 😂
Show threadEric VitielloFeb 17, 2023
@a2 @sommer @shantini LOL
Show threadAlex AkersFeb 17, 2023
@pixel @sommer @shantini This can't be a coincidence @quephird? https://queer.party/@quephird/109881713070568963 😂
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Show threadRodrigo EscobarFeb 18, 2023

@shantini @pixel @sommer frankly, I blame the English language + Tech lingo for all these type of discussions. I mean, how did we get to pronounce WWDC “dub dub”?

Side note: I refuse to pronounce every letter there by default and if I have to explain, I know the person I’m talking to is not part of my tribe

Show threadInferisFeb 17, 2023
@pixel @shantini @sommer well, actually...
Show threadKev KitchensFeb 17, 2023
@shantini @sommer @pixel I read a while ago that it’s not uncommon for people to use multiple pronunciations of certain words. For me, I usually use the American pronunciation of the word ‘adult’ but unconsciously slide into the British pronunciation for phrases like ‘adult behavior’
Show threaddimsumthinkingFeb 17, 2023
@sommer @pixel @shantini I do that as well, I also pronounce tuple both ways
Show threadChris KolbuFeb 17, 2023
@dimsumthinking @sommer @pixel @shantini to my mind, “enum” is a word in its own right (and “e-numb” just sounds better). Tuple I go both ways on; I respect the tidiness of the etymology but like the sound of “tupple” better.