OXFORD ENGLISH DICTIONARY[OED]- HOW TO PRONOUNCE%20 ACRONYM – WITH MEANING AND DEFINITION.

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Here’s a complete breakdown of your request regarding the Oxford English Dictionary (OED), the pronunciation of “acronym”, and its meaning and definition:

Contents

1 1. What is the Oxford English Dictionary (OED)?
- 1.1 Features:
2 2. How to Pronounce “Acronym”?
- 2.1 Examples:
3 3. Meaning and Definition of “Acronym” (OED Style)
- 3.1 Examples:
- 3.2 Not to be confused with initialisms:
4 Summary Table:
- 4.1 OXFORD ENGLISH DICTIONARY[OED]- HOW TO PRONOUNCE%20 ACRONYM – WITH MEANING AND DEFINITION.
- 4.2 Lexicography, Artificial Intelligence, and Dictionary Users

1. What is the Oxford English Dictionary (OED)?

The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) is the most comprehensive and authoritative dictionary of the English language. It is published by Oxford University Press and is widely regarded as the definitive record of the English language.

Features:

Tracks word meanings, etymology, and usage over time
Contains over 600,000 words
Used by linguists, researchers, and students globally
Includes British, American, and other English dialects

2. How to Pronounce “Acronym”?

Word: Acronym
Phonetic Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈæk.rə.nɪm/
In simple syllables:
AK-ruh-nim

Examples:

British English: /ˈæk.rə.nɪm/
American English: /ˈæk.rə.nɪm/

You can listen to the pronunciation on the Oxford Learner’s Dictionary website.

3. Meaning and Definition of “Acronym” (OED Style)

Acronym (noun):
A word formed from the initial letters of other words and pronounced as a word itself.

Examples:

NATO → North Atlantic Treaty Organization
NASA → National Aeronautics and Space Administration
RADAR → Radio Detection and Ranging

Not to be confused with initialisms:

USA → pronounced as U-S-A (initialism, not an acronym)

Summary Table:

Term	Pronunciation	Meaning	Example
Acronym	AK-ruh-nim	Word from initial letters, said as a word	NASA
OED	O-E-D	Oxford English Dictionary (not an acronym!)	Oxford reference

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