The Most Mispronounced Words in Tech [part 1] | Summary and Q&A

TL;DR

Learn how to pronounce the top 10 essential words for tech professionals in this video.

Key Insights

• 🧑‍💻 Tech professionals encompass IT professionals, developers, software engineers, and more.
• 😃 Pronouncing the word "algorithm" correctly involves emphasizing the primary stress on the first syllable and correctly pronouncing the "th" sound.
• 👂 The word "developer" should be pronounced with primary stress on the second syllable, using a flap "t" sound in the middle.
• 🥇 The word "automation" requires pronouncing a flap "t" and placing primary stress on the second syllable.
• 👂 Pronouncing "firewall" correctly involves gliding from the "r" sound to the "w" sound.
• 👾 "Hardware" and "software" should be pronounced as separate words with adequate emphasis and slower pace.
• 🔊 "Framework" requires emphasizing the "r" sound and a higher pitch for the first syllable.
• 👂 "Server" should be pronounced with rhyming "s" and "r" sounds and primary stress on the first syllable.
• ❓ Properly pronouncing "infrastructure" involves primary stress on the first syllable and reducing the following syllables.

Transcript

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Questions & Answers

Q: How should I pronounce the word "algorithm"?

The word "algorithm" has the primary stress on the first syllable, with the "o" and "i" vowels reduced. It should be pronounced as "al-gor-ithm" with the tongue sticking out for the "th" sound.

Q: What is the correct pronunciation of "developer"?

The word "developer" has the primary stress on the second syllable, and the "o" and "e" vowels are reduced. It should be pronounced as "dih-vel-uh-per" with a flap "t" in the middle and a higher pitch on the second syllable.

Q: How do I pronounce the word "automation"?

The word "automation" should be pronounced with the primary stress on the second syllable, as "ah-toh-may-shun." The "t" sound is a flap "t" rather than a clear "t" sound.

Q: What is the correct way to say "firewall"?

To pronounce "firewall," start with the "f" sound, followed by a glide into the "w" sound. Focus on rounding your lips for the "w." The word should be pronounced as "fai-ur-wall."

Summary & Key Takeaways

• This video provides pronunciation tips for 10 important words used in the tech industry, including algorithm, developer, automation, architecture, technology, firewall, hardware, software, framework, and server.

• The presenter highlights the correct stress, intonation, and sounds for each word, explaining the proper way to pronounce them.

• Viewers are encouraged to visit the presenter's website for a pronunciation cheat sheet and audio recording to practice these words.