Artificial intelligence is everywhere – in your inbox, apps, and even Zoom calls. To avoid sounding like a ‘malfunctioning toaster’ when discussing AI, it’s essential to know the correct pronunciation of key terms and company names. Let’s break down the most important ones:
Nvidia
Say ‘en-VID-ee-uh,’ not ‘NIV-ee-duh.’ This company produces the chips that make AI possible, so getting their name right is a good starting point.
OpenAI
Pronounce it as ‘OH-pen A-I,’ emphasizing the letters. Avoid saying ‘Open A’ like it’s a budget airline.
ChatGPT
Spell it out: ‘Chat-G-P-T.’ Avoid the common mispronunciation ‘chat-jeept’ or the incorrect ‘chat-guh-put.’
GPT
Same rule applies: ‘G-P-T.’ While it stands for ‘Generative Pretrained Transformer,’ that’s more trivia than pronunciation help.
Claude
Say it like a name: ‘Clawd.’ Although it’s technically ‘Klohd’ due to its French origins, ‘Clawd’ is the more commonly accepted pronunciation.
Anthropic
Pronounce it as ‘An-THROP-ick.’ Avoid ‘ANN-thro-pick’ or ‘an-thro-peek’ – this company is a major AI player, so it’s worth getting right.
Meta
Say ‘MEH-tuh.’ Remember, it’s Facebook’s parent company, but calling it Facebook is so 2019.
DALL·E
Pronounce it like ‘Dolly’ the sheep. It’s a mix of Salvador Dalí and WALL·E, not something yelling at you.
Stable Diffusion
Say it straight: ‘STAY-bul dih-FYOO-zhun.’ It’s the go-to for AI art – just don’t call it ‘stubble.’
To close the loop, AI is already part of daily life. Whether you’re on board or skeptical, sounding smart when discussing it is a no-brainer. A pro tip is to type any term into a search engine followed by ‘pronunciation’ on YouTube. Just be sure to check the comments aren’t roasting the video.
The importance of correct pronunciation is highlighted in a humorous anecdote about two tourists arguing over how to say ‘Oconomowoc.’ After stopping for lunch, they asked a local to settle the debate. The woman leaned over the counter and said, ‘Burrrrrr, gerrrrrr, Kiiiing,’ illustrating how even locals can have fun with pronunciation.
