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dmesg

linux

A 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.

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