Arduino

hardware

An open-source electronics platform combining easy-to-use hardware and software, popular for prototyping and education

Pronunciation

Correct

ar-DWEE-no

/ɑːrˈdwiːnoʊ/

Italian pronunciation: named after Bar di Re Arduino in Ivrea, Italy. Stress on the second syllable.

Source: www.arduino.cc(creator statement)

Common Mistake

ar-DOO-ee-no

/ɑːrˈduːinoʊ/

English speakers often over-separate the vowels. The 'ui' glides together as 'wee' in the Italian original.