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Would be correct but GIF is an abbreviation, meaning Graphics Interchange Format, so in this instance it is correct to pronounce it as in the word it represents.
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nicholai8938y@helloworld this would make sense if it generally applies to abbreviations, but it doesn't. Asap? Ayes soon as possible?
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@nicholai ...because it has become a standard from american movies and tv. The UK its 'a' unless you want a kick in the balls.
The general rule is this: if the letter after 'g' is 'e', 'i' or 'y', thepronunciation is a 'soft g' as in 'fringe'. Some examples of words with the soft 'g' are: general, giant, gymnastics, large, GIF, energy and change
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