The lead developer Juan Linietsky pronounces it go-dot as well, though with the emphasis on the second syllable (arguably just a matter of accent). I also prefer that pronunciation. A lot of people pronounce it as if itâs French, since it happens to have a name thatâs also known from a French play (see: the other replies).
I think itâs a GIF situation. Either way is broadly acceptable (though some people gatekeep on it; see above).
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