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Lerna

tools

A fast, modern build system for managing and publishing multiple JavaScript packages

Pronunciation

Correct

LUR-nuh

/ˈlɜːnə/

Named after the Lernaean Hydra of Greek mythology. The English rendering follows standard anglicisation of the Greek 'Lerna', with a schwa on the final syllable.

Source: lerna.js.org(official spec)

Common Mistakes

Common Mistake

LEER-nuh

/ˈlɪənə/

Stretching the first vowel to a long 'ee' is incorrect. The name uses the same vowel sound as the English word 'learn'.

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