Re: What is the pronounciation of GNATS ?

[Mel Hatzis]

Milan Zamazal wrote:
> > > > > > "ND" == Noritoshi Demizu <address@hidden> writes:
>
>     ND> So, How can I pronounce "GNATS?"  Should I pronounce "G" ?
>
> I'd like to know too!
>
> There is the following note about GNATS pronunciation in one of its
> scripts:
>
>   # This file is part of GNU GNATS.  
>   # (GNNOUUUUUUUUU GNATS!  GNOUUUUUUUUU GNATS!  Doesn't that have a nice
>   # sound?  Especially if you say all the Gs?)
>
> :-)
>
> Regards,
>
> Milan Zamazal

In case you didn't know, a gnat is a small insect. It's a valid word in the
English dictionary... see http://www.dictionary.com/search?q=gnats

Therefore, the 'G' is generally not pronounced...it's highly likely that
the name gnats was selected based on this definition and therefore, highly
likely it ought to be pronounced the same way. Of course, the original
gnats developer(s) may have thought otherwise.

Cheers,

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Mel Hatzis
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