Social Media and Tech Slang: Pronunciation Guide for Modern English

Published on December 13, 2025
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Technology and social media have introduced hundreds of new words to English. Here's how to pronounce the vocabulary of the digital age.

Internet Culture Words

Note on GIF: Both pronunciations are accepted. The creator says /dʒɪf/ (like "jif"), but many people say /ɡɪf/ (like "gift" without the t).

Social Media Platforms & Features

Tech Company Names

Gaming Vocabulary

Computer & Tech Terms

AI & Modern Tech

Common Mistakes

WordWrongRight
meme/meɪm/ or /miːmiː//miːm/
WiFi/wɪfi//ˈwaɪfaɪ/
cache/kætʃ//kæʃ/
queue/kwiːw//kjuː/
avatar/əˈvɑːtɑːr//ˈævətɑːr/

Internet Slang Pronunciation

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