ac·ro·nym / ˈakrəˌnim / noun = an abbreviation formed from the initial letters of other words and pronounced as a word, like NASA or NATO.
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in·i·tial·ism / iˈniSHəˌlizəm / noun = an abbreviation consisting of initial letters pronounced separately, like FBI.
Hybrids
LOL is both an acronym and an initialism, a hybrid category. Sometimes it's a pronounced acronym (as in "LOLcats"), and sometimes it's an initialism ("ell-oh-ell").
FAQ is another hybrid. It's usually pronounced as an initialism ("ef-ay-cue") , but may also be pronounced as an acronym ("fack").
Which is which, below?
ADA = Americans with Disabilities Act
AKA = also known as
ASAP = as soon as possible
ATM = automated teller machine
BYOB = bring your own bottle
CIA = Central Intelligence Agency
CYA = see you ("c" ya), like waving "bye"
DIY = do it yourself
DOE = Department of Energy
DOT = department of transportation
EPA = Environmental Protection Agency
ETA = estimated time of arrival
FAQ = frequently asked questions
FBI = Federal Bureau of Investigation
FYI = for your information
IDK = I don't know
LASER = light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation
LOL = laugh out loud
NASA = National Aeronautics and Space Administration
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