People go *nuts* over this debate. If you’re looking for a simple way to start a playful argument and turn people against each other in (mostly!) good fun, ask what names they have for certain things.

The Graphics Interchange Format, or GIF, was first developed by computer scientist working at CompuServe back in 1987. And while it has swelled or dipped, the debate over how to pronounce the acronym ...

As this is an argument about the underpinnings of the English language, let me be frank—the acronym derived from the word "Graphic Interchange Format" is pronounced with a hard G, "GIF," like ...

How is language evolving on the internet? In this series on internet linguistics, Gretchen McCulloch breaks down the latest innovations in online communication. But why are we so confused? Why is each ...

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Given certain conditions having to do with word stress and the other sounds in a word, we simply do not like to have two r’s so close to each other. The name for the linguistic process where one sound ...

Missourians may not agree on how to pronounce the state’s name, but many seem united in one opinion: Kevin Hart’s version ...

Marcus Mariota is a familiar name to even the most casual of football fans. Many will remember his dominant run with the Oregon Ducks, where he won a Heisman Trophy and ended as one of the most ...

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Concerns over perceived falling English standards are not new in the city, but when a recent survey revealed that one in two Hongkongers mispronounced 10 out of 10 commonly used words, it set alarm ...

Pronouncing a name correctly isn’t just polite. It’s a way of recognizing someone’s identity, and it’s key to creating an inclusive workplace. With that in mind, LinkedIn is introducing a new feature ...