How to pronounce Wasm
abbreviation contested
Wasm is most commonly pronounced "wozum" (/ˈwɒzəm/). This is one of several readings in active use; the developer community hasn't converged on a single answer.
"WOZ-um" is most common; "WAHS-um" also heard.
Alternate readings you might hear:
- "wahsum"
/ˈwɑːsəm/
Source: WebAssembly
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How do you pronounce Wasm?
Wasm is pronounced "wozum" (/ˈwɒzəm/). "WOZ-um" is most common; "WAHS-um" also heard. Source: WebAssembly.
What is the IPA for Wasm?
The IPA for Wasm is /ˈwɒzəm/, respelled "wozum".
Is Wasm sometimes pronounced "wahsum"?
Yes — "wahsum" (/ˈwɑːsəm/) is one of the alternate readings of Wasm in active use.
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