locale

concepts

A set of parameters defining a user's language, region, and formatting preferences

Pronunciation

Correct

loh-KAL

/loʊˈkæl/

Merriam-Webster defines 'locale' with stress on the second syllable: 'loh-KAL'. This matches the French origin 'local' and is the standard in computing contexts.

Source: www.merriam-webster.com(official spec)

Common Mistakes

Common Mistake

LOH-kul

/ˈloʊkəl/

Stressing the first syllable confuses 'locale' with 'local'. The noun 'locale' has stress on the second syllable.

Source: www.merriam-webster.com(official spec)

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