halocline
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I think they're pronounced "arrogant" and "socially challenged"
relax, it's a joke!
relax, it's a joke!
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Well, it really depends.
For example:
DIR = Dee Eye Are
DIR = "Dir" as in "Direct"
Same for GUE...
GUE = Gee Ewe Eee
GUE = "Gooey"
And of course, there are always exceptions:
GUE = Goo
There is only one way of pronouncing it right. All the alternatives you suggest add unnecessary failing points and should be avoided.
If you are in doubt, take a pronunciation fundamentals course.
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If it was PADI there'd be a course for it ... and it would qualify as an elective towards the Advanced Open Water Diver![]()