How to Pronounce MySQL

MySQL is pronounced /maɪˌɛsˌkjuːˈɛl/ — My-S-Q-L (IPA: maɪˌɛsˌkjuːˈɛl). Common mispronunciations to avoid: my-sequel.

maɪˌɛsˌkjuːˈɛl

/maɪˌɛsˌkjuːˈɛl/ — My-S-Q-L

Correct /maɪˌɛsˌkjuːˈɛl/ — My-S-Q-L

Common Mistakes

my-sequel

MySQL maɪˌɛsˌkjuːˈɛl

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Origin & Etymology

Named after co-founder's daughter 'My'. Open-source RDBMS.

My + S-Q-L，创始人官方说法是 My-S-Q-L

My-S-Q-Lが公式発音

My-S-Q-L이 공식 발음

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