How to pronounce kubeadm
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kubeadm is most commonly pronounced "koob admin" (/ˌkuːb ˈædmɪn/). This is one of several readings in active use; the developer community hasn't converged on a single answer.
K8s bootstrap tool; "kube-admin" or "kube-A-D-M".
Alternate readings you might hear:
- "koob ay dee ee em"
/ˌkuːb eɪ diː ɛ ˈɛm/
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How do you pronounce kubeadm?
kubeadm is pronounced "koob admin" (/ˌkuːb ˈædmɪn/). K8s bootstrap tool; "kube-admin" or "kube-A-D-M".
What is the IPA for kubeadm?
The IPA for kubeadm is /ˌkuːb ˈædmɪn/, respelled "koob admin".
Is kubeadm sometimes pronounced "koob ay dee ee em"?
Yes — "koob ay dee ee em" (/ˌkuːb eɪ diː ɛ ˈɛm/) is one of the alternate readings of kubeadm in active use.
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