I use both interchangeably. With no pattern. Much like how programs will spell check "colour". Lives are changed in equal quantities.

Let's just agree on asking ChatJPT how it should be pronounced and go with whatever it says?

It's pronounced like the g in high.

Hod approves of this hif.

This is the correct opinion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1AL2EMvVy0

Garage had two Gs, both pronounced different.

Both are correct, imo. However, it's hard to stand by that when you have to spell it JIF for people to know you are using the J variation of G.

Imagine trying to control how someone says a word.

Moms choose gif