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How to Pronounce Linux

ˈlɪnʌks
/ˈlɪnʌks/ — LIN-uks (short i, like 'linen')
Correct /ˈlɪnʌks/ — LIN-uks (short i, like 'linen')
Common Mistakes
lie-nuxlee-nux
Linux ˈlɪnʌks
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Origin & Etymology

Linus (Torvalds) + Unix. Open-source kernel.

Tips for Non-Native Speakers

For Chinese Speakers 中文

第一个 i 是短音 /ɪ/，不是 'lie'，Linus 本人的读法

For Japanese Speakers 日本語

最初のiは短い/ɪ/。'lie'ではない

For Korean Speakers 한국어

첫 i는 짧은 /ɪ/. 'lie'가 아님

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