Social Media and Tech Slang: Pronunciation Guide for Modern English

Published on 13 de diciembre de 2025

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