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The 'G' sound in the word 'G-raphics' (GIF = Graphics Interchange Format) makes more sense to carry over to the acronym. I think the boats understandably sailed Mr.White!

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What about JPEG then? Should that be pronounced JPHEG since it stands for Joint Photographic Experts Group.

That's how I'm rollin' from now on.

It is pronounced 'Wilhite' not 'White'.

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