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Tuesday "Just for Fun": Ether-eal vs. E-ther-eal

Everyone's got pet peeves, and everyone thinks everyone else's pet peeves are silly. So, here's one of mine, and you can tell me if you think its silly.

There's a freeware protocol analyzer on the market that is spelled "Ethereal". I love this particular protocol analyzer, but I've gotten into wars with people over the correct pronunciation of the name.

I happened to be on the ethereal site today, http://www.ethereal.com, and noticed in their FAQ that they actually have that as a question. So, apparently, others have had the same argument.

So, is it Ether-eal. Or, is it E-ther-eal. The verdict is in...

According to the web site, the Merriam-Webster pronounciation is the correct one:

Main Entry: ethe·re·al
Pronunciation: i-'thir-E-&l
Function: adjective
1 a : of or relating to the regions beyond the earth b : CELESTIAL, HEAVENLY c : UNWORLDLY, SPIRITUAL
2 a : lacking material substance : IMMATERIAL, INTANGIBLE b : marked by unusual delicacy or refinement c : suggesting the heavens or heaven
3 : relating to, containing, or resembling a chemical ether
- ethe·re·al·i·ty /-"thir-E-'a-l&-tE/ noun
- ethe·re·al·i·za·tion /-E-&-l&-'zA-sh&n/ noun
- ethe·re·al·ize /-'thir-E-&-"lIz/ transitive verb
- ethe·re·al·ly /-E-&-lE/ adverb
- ethe·re·al·ness noun

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Greg Shields, is an independent author, instructor, and IT consultant based in Denver, Colorado, and a co-founder of Concentrated Technology. With nearly 15 years of experience in information technology, Greg has developed extensive experience in systems administration, engineering, and architecture specializing in Microsoft systems management, remote application, and virtualization technologies. Greg is a Contributing Editor for Redmond Magazine, MCPmag.com, and Virtualization Review Magazine and is the author of five books, including Windows Server 2008:  What’s New / What’s Changed. Greg is also a highly sought-after instructor and speaker, speaking regularly at conferences like TechMentor Events, and producing computer-based training curriculum for CBT Nuggets.  Greg is a recipient of Microsoft "Most Valuable Professional" award with a specialization in Windows Terminal Services.