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The "i" in Linux and Linus have different pronunciations even when they shouldn't. (leminal.space)
submitted 11 months ago by [email protected] to c/showerthoughts
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[–] Gigan 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

If that's the case, maybe he's addressed why they are pronounced differently.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 11 months ago (3 children)

He has. The pronunciation comes from Finnish. How to pronounce it. See how it's similar with the Finnish accent?

[–] Gigan 6 points 11 months ago

He also pronounces the "i" the same in both words. So I guess it's because of his Finnish accent? Hey OP! We have your answer!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago

He has a strong Swedish accent on how he's pronouncing his own name though

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