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That's the point where I cease to follow any discernible convention. I don't think I'm the only one.

  SQL:        "ess kyoo el"
  T-SQL:      "tee-sequel"
  PL/SQL:     "pee el ess kyoo el"
  SQLite:     "sequelite"
  SQL Server: "sequel server"
  MySQL:      "my ess kyoo el"
  PostgreSQL  "Postgres"


PostgreSQL may be the worst/best compromise. The Press FAQ provides an audio file the pronounces it post-grez-que-elle, keeping enough of both pronunciations to be a linguistic spork. Considering it's roots with Ingres, it makes sense, but it also feels like a layered pun.

http://www.postgresql.org/files/postgresql.mp3




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