The problem with this is that this isn’t how acronyms work: They’re pronounced according to typical word-pronunciation rules, which I went over recently here. The most common argument in favor of the hard-g-GIF is that GIF is an abbreviation for “graphics interchange format,” and should therefore be pronounced with the hard “g” of graphics. Let’s hear it from the other side first-that is, the people who like Sven Williams in his answer to this question believe it should start with the hard “g” of misguided. I wish we could just accept our tomopotatine differences and be understanding of other ways of doing things and learn to live in harmony but sadly, it’s pronounced with a soft “g” you mindless misacronymers. ![]() ![]() ![]() Oh dear, this is going to be the most controversial thing I’ve ever written.
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