How to pronounce PoC
acronym contested
PoC is most commonly pronounced "P O C" (/ˌpiː oʊ ˈsiː/). This is one of several readings in active use; the developer community hasn't converged on a single answer.
"P-O-C" letter-by-letter common; "pock" (rhymes with rock) heard in sales/SE. Proof of Concept.
Alternate readings you might hear:
- "pock"
/pɒk/
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How do you pronounce PoC?
PoC is pronounced "P O C" (/ˌpiː oʊ ˈsiː/). "P-O-C" letter-by-letter common; "pock" (rhymes with rock) heard in sales/SE. Proof of Concept.
What is the IPA for PoC?
The IPA for PoC is /ˌpiː oʊ ˈsiː/, respelled "P O C".
Is PoC sometimes pronounced "pock"?
Yes — "pock" (/pɒk/) is one of the alternate readings of PoC in active use.
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