dmesg
linuxA command that prints or controls the kernel ring buffer, used to examine messages produced by the kernel during boot and operation
Pronunciation
Correct
dee-mesg
/diː mɛsɪdʒ/
Two parts: the letter 'D' followed by 'mesg' (message). Short for 'display message'. The 'mesg' portion is pronounced like 'message' without the final syllable.
Source: www.kernel.org(official spec)
Accepted Variants
Accepted Variant
D-M-E-S-G
/diː ɛm iː ɛs dʒiː/
Some engineers spell out each letter individually, though 'dee-mesg' is the more natural spoken form.