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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 a Principal Consultant with 3t Systems in Denver, Colorado. With more than 10 years of experience in information technology, Greg has developed extensive experience in systems administration, engineering, and architecture specializing in Microsoft, Citrix, and VMware technologies. Greg is a Contributing Editor for both Redmond Magazine and Microsoft Certified Professional Magazine, authoring two regular columns along with numerous feature articles, webcasts, and white papers. He is known for his abilities to relate highly technical concepts with a drive towards fulfilling business needs. Greg is also a highly sought-after instructor and speaker, teaching system and network troubleshooting curriculum for TechMentor Events, a twice-annual IT conference, and producing computer-based training curriculum for CBT Nuggets on numerous topics. Greg is a triple Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) with security specialization and a Certified Citrix Enterprise Administrator (CCEA).