Re: Pronunciation of giga

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From: Mark Zenier
Date: Fri, 14 Sep 1990 03:31

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In article <29352@netnews.upenn.edu>, depolo@eniac.seas.upenn.edu (Jeff DePolo) writes:
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> What is the accepted standard pronunciation of the prefix "giga"?  Is
> it jig'@ or gig'@?

The dictionary says Ji'g@ with jig'@ as secondary.
(ji rhymes with sigh).

markz@ssc.uucp

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