Linux

Open-source Unix-like operating system kernel

Pronunciation

Correct

LIN-ucks

/ˈlɪnəks/

Linus Torvalds himself pronounces it with a short 'i' as in 'pin'. An audio clip of Torvalds saying it exists.

Source: www.youtube.com(creator statement)

Accepted Variant

LINE-ucks

/ˈlaɪnəks/

Common in some English-speaking regions, using a long 'i' as in Linus (English). Torvalds has said this is not his intended pronunciation.