Acronyms and initialisms are formed by each of the first letters of a phrase. Acronyms are distinguished from initialisms by being pronounced as a word rather t

Acronyms and initialisms are formed by each of the first letters of a phrase. Acronyms are distinguished from initialisms by being pronounced as a word rather than saying each letter individually. Abbreviations are shortened words or phrases: apartment=apt., captain=cpt., corporation=corp., minute=min., etc.