regex

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Regular expression — a pattern-matching syntax for strings

Pronunciation

Correct

REJ-ex

/ˈɹɛdʒɛks/

Short for 'regular expression'. The 'g' is soft as in 'regular'.

Source: www.regular-expressions.info(community consensus)

Accepted Variant

REE-jex

/ˈɹiːdʒɛks/

Alternative with a long 'e' in the first syllable. Less common but used in some communities.