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# pronunciation guide for unix
- URL: https://jasontucker.blog/pronunciation-guide-for-unix/
- Published: 2004-05-25T09:50:03.000Z
- Updated: 2004-05-25T09:50:03.000Z
- Author: Jason Tucker
- Tags: #wordpress

*How do I pronounce “vi” , or “!”, or “/\*”, or …? You can start a very long and pointless discussion by wondering about this topic on the net. Some people say “vye”, some say “vee-eye” (the vi manual suggests this) and some Roman numerologists say “six”. How you pronounce “vi” has nothing to do with whether or not you are a true Unix wizard.* 
*Similarly, you’ll find that some people pronounce “char” as “care”, and that there are lots of ways to say “#” or “/\*” or “!” or “tty” or “/etc”. No one pronunciation is correct – enjoy the regional dialects and accents.* 
*Since this topic keeps coming up on the net, here is a comprehensive pronunciation list that has made the rounds.*  
[pronunciation guide for unix](http://www.eeng.brad.ac.uk/help/.faq/.unix/.pronun.html?ref=jasontucker.blog)