Pronunciation of NiMH ?

Thanks, Bob. Living in a remote region and being regarded as something of a local expert on electronics, I was rather embarrassed by my ignorance of the proper pronunciation. I'm relieved to learn that there is no such correct pronunciation for the abbreviation, and that my habit of saying the full name was correct.

I've searched several times and seen people state their preferences and make proposals for a standard pronunciation. I was wondering if a particular way of saying it had established itself as standard.

True. And thanks for the clarification. What I meant was that IF a certain way of pronouncing the abbreviated form had become standard, it would sound rather stupid to keep saying the full name in normal conversation. Rather like using the full form of laser, scuba or radar all the time.... :)

Did you ever read "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH" as a kid? Or see the movie "Secret of NIMH"? I always pronounce is "nim" as in "tim."

Some might say it "nyme" because of how "ni" is pronounced in NiCd.

"When in doubt, read it out" I guess. I've never had anyone not know what I was talking about when I said "nim" but I guess "nickel-metal-hydride" leaves no ambiguity.

How about Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) and Lithium-Polymer (LiPo) batteries? I say "lion" and "lipo" respectively.

Somebody that's closer than me hit him, please... Not hard enough to injure, just hard enough to cause enough pain to realize he's done an evil thing and he knows not to do it again :)

Nope. Just say "nickel-metal-hydride."

Bob M.

So I suppose if your Dustbuster uses LiPo batteries, it's an example of liposuction? :-)

Bob M.

Simply "Nickel Metal"

Dave :)

May he be shocked by the batteries from a hundred "Dustbusters"? for that one. ;-)

I simply say the letters, but that's just me.

Mark

Won't help. I'm know to be incorrigible in this regard. So don't incorrige me....

Bob M.

Not me! I don't incorrige bad behavior! ;-)

I'm pretty sure it rhymes with NIMH. The 'i' is short, and the 'h' is pretty much silent, like just 'nim'.

At least that's the way I prnounce it. :-)

Cheers! Rich

ROFLOL.....

RR