How to pronounce Xcode
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Xcode is most commonly pronounced "ex code" (/ˈɛks koʊd/). This is the widely-used reading among engineers, though edge cases exist.
The X is the letter: 'eks-code' /ˈɛks koʊd/, not 'ks-code' and not 'cross-code'.
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How do you pronounce Xcode?
Xcode is pronounced "ex code" (/ˈɛks koʊd/). The X is the letter: 'eks-code' /ˈɛks koʊd/, not 'ks-code' and not 'cross-code'.
What is the IPA for Xcode?
The IPA for Xcode is /ˈɛks koʊd/, respelled "ex code".
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