10 Tech Terms You're Saying Wrong (And How to Pronounce Them Correctly)

August 2, 2022

There’s nothing worse than having some nerd correct your pronunciation of “sudo” or “GIF.” But if you want to avoid embarrassment, you need to say these words correctly. In fact, there are a ton of tech terms that you may be saying wrong—it’s hard to pronounce words that you’ve never heard in real life!

So, set your pride aside and check our top story for a run-down of the most commonly mispronounced tech terms.

Other Highlights:

• NASA needs your help identifying Martian clouds.
• Historically speaking, August is a huge month in tech history!
• BMW recalls a handful of EVs for battery fires.
• … and more!

-Andrew

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