CUDA

hardware

NVIDIA's parallel computing platform and API model for general-purpose GPU programming.

Pronunciation

Correct

KOO-dah

/ˈkuːdɑː/

NVIDIA pronounces it 'KOO-dah' in official presentations and product marketing. It stands for Compute Unified Device Architecture.

Source: developer.nvidia.com(official spec)

Common Mistake

KYU-dah

/ˈkjuːdɑː/

Some speakers apply a 'cu-' sound as in 'cute', but NVIDIA's own presenters consistently use 'KOO-dah'.

Source: developer.nvidia.com(official spec)