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Brian Ellis <[log in to unmask]>
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Tue, 27 Feb 2001 17:44:18 +0200
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Bill


>
> Is it possible then, for an abbreviation to become an acronym?

Of course
>
> For example, WYSIWYG, should be an abbreviation but, over the years we've
> learned to pronounce it as "Whiz-e-wig".

I've only heard it as wizziwig or vizzivig, therefore it is an acronym,
pure and simple! Spelling it out as an abbreviation would be harder than
saying the full phrase :-(


Brian

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