How to pronounce CSRF
acronym contested
CSRF is most commonly pronounced "sea surf" (/ˈsiː sɜːrf/). This is one of several readings in active use; the developer community hasn't converged on a single answer.
OWASP-favored "sea-surf"; letter-by-letter common too.
Alternate readings you might hear:
- "C S R F"
/ˌsiː ɛs ɑːr ˈɛf/
Source: OWASP
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How do you pronounce CSRF?
CSRF is pronounced "sea surf" (/ˈsiː sɜːrf/). OWASP-favored "sea-surf"; letter-by-letter common too. Source: OWASP.
What is the IPA for CSRF?
The IPA for CSRF is /ˈsiː sɜːrf/, respelled "sea surf".
Is CSRF sometimes pronounced "C S R F"?
Yes — "C S R F" (/ˌsiː ɛs ɑːr ˈɛf/) is one of the alternate readings of CSRF in active use.
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