Phi is pronounced fi in America, not fee

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The discussion centers around the pronunciation of the Greek letter "phi," with a strong assertion that in American English, it should be pronounced "fi" rather than "fee." The argument emphasizes that different languages have unique pronunciations for the same symbols, and using "fee" is seen as a misunderstanding of linguistic conventions. The poster argues that if one were to adopt the "fee" pronunciation, it would lead to inconsistencies in the pronunciation of other mathematical terms like "pi" and "chi." The conversation also touches on the broader implications of pronunciation in academic settings, with some participants suggesting that mispronunciations should be corrected, especially among educators. Humor and playful banter about language and cultural references are present, but the main focus remains on the correct pronunciation of "phi" in the context of American English.
  • #31
Hearken very closely, I will quoth this only once:
"Fie on you all!"
 
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O'me'ga' hafta open up a can of punning whoop▒▒s on you guys soon…

(Ω and "I'm a-gonna"… sorry, it was a stretch.)
 
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xi

(sigh)
 

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