Guess that makes it "read"ers choice. On Sat, Aug 16, 2025, 7:10 PM Rick Sale <[email protected]> wrote:
> Chat GTP is 80% effective. > > Grok 4 is where the truth is > > GBEM > > On Sat, Aug 16, 2025 at 7:05 PM Corey Flint <[email protected]> > wrote: > >> AI models don’t agree either. >> >> Chat GPT 5: >> >> It’s pronounced “reed receipt.” >> >> >> Even though “receipt” refers to something you already got (past tense), >> the first word “read” isn’t in the past tense here—it’s functioning like >> “read aloud” (present tense, pronounced reed). >> >> >> So you’d say it like “reed re-seet.” >> >> >> Gemini: >> This is a surprisingly debated topic, and you will hear both >> pronunciations. >> The two main arguments for each pronunciation are: >> * "Red" (as in the color): This pronunciation is based on the idea that a >> "read receipt" is a confirmation that a message has already been read, >> which is the past tense of the verb "to read." >> * "Reed" (as in a reed instrument): This pronunciation treats "read" as a >> noun, similar to "purchase receipt" or "repair receipt." It's the receipt >> for a "read," not a receipt that has been "read." >> While both are common, many sources, including the Cambridge Dictionary, >> list "reed" as the standard pronunciation. However, an informal poll by the >> Boomerang app showed a slight preference for "red." In the end, it seems to >> be a regional or personal preference, and most people will understand what >> you mean regardless of which one you use. >> >> Claude: >> It’s pronounced “red” receipt - as in the past tense of “read.” >> A read receipt confirms that someone has already read your message, so it >> uses the past tense pronunciation rather than the present tense >> “reed.“ >> >> >> >> On Sat, Aug 16, 2025 at 6:32 PM Nancy McDonald <[email protected]> >> wrote: >> >>> I couldn't agree more. I had never heard the "red" pronunciation and >>> also thinking the 'reed' receipt was not exactly logical. According to AI, >>> 'read receipt' is explained as noted below. >>> >>> A read receipt is a notification that confirms when an email or message >>> has been opened and viewed by the recipient. It's essentially a way to >>> know if your message was actually seen, as opposed to just delivered to >>> their inbox. Read receipts are often optional and may require the >>> recipient's consent to send. >>> >>> On Sat, Aug 16, 2025 at 6:24 PM Rachel Marie Schachter < >>> [email protected]> wrote: >>> >>>> Middling millennial here — I've only ever heard "reed" receipt and >>>> being left "on red". Although now John and I are both kind of upset that >>>> "reed" receipt doesn't make any sense. >>>> >>>> Rachel >>>> >>>> On Fri, Aug 15, 2025 at 9:43 PM Nicholas Ribush <[email protected]> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Context-dependent. >>>>> >>>>> On Fri, Aug 15, 2025 at 9:22 PM Rob Stringer via Lincoln < >>>>> [email protected]> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Is “read receipt” pronounced “red” receipt or “reed” receipt? >>>>>> >>>>>> The internet is no help, so I am asking the pros from LT. >>>>>> >>>>>> Rob Stringer >>>>>> 15 TPR >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> The LincolnTalk mailing list. >>>>>> To post, send mail to [email protected]. >>>>>> Browse the archives at >>>>>> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. >>>>>> Change your subscription settings at >>>>>> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>> The LincolnTalk mailing list. >>>>> To post, send mail to [email protected]. >>>>> Browse the archives at >>>>> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. >>>>> Change your subscription settings at >>>>> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>> The LincolnTalk mailing list. >>>> To post, send mail to [email protected]. >>>> Browse the archives at >>>> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. >>>> Change your subscription settings at >>>> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. >>>> >>>> -- >>> The LincolnTalk mailing list. >>> To post, send mail to [email protected]. >>> Browse the archives at >>> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. >>> Change your subscription settings at >>> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. >>> >>> -- >> The LincolnTalk mailing list. >> To post, send mail to [email protected]. >> Browse the archives at >> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. >> Change your subscription settings at >> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. >> >> -- > Rick >
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