How to Pronounce PostgreSQL

Q: How do you pronounce PostgreSQL?

PostgreSQL is pronounced /ˈpoʊstɡrɛsˌkjuːˈɛl/ — POST-gres-Q-L or just 'Postgres' (IPA: ˈpoʊstɡrɛsˌkjuːˈɛl). Common mispronunciations to avoid: post-gree-sequel.

ˈpoʊstɡrɛsˌkjuːˈɛl

/ˈpoʊstɡrɛsˌkjuːˈɛl/ — POST-gres-Q-L or just 'Postgres'

Correct /ˈpoʊstɡrɛsˌkjuːˈɛl/ — POST-gres-Q-L or just 'Postgres'

Common Mistakes

post-gree-sequel

PostgreSQL ˈpoʊstɡrɛsˌkjuːˈɛl

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Origin & Etymology

Post-Ingres → Postgres → PostgreSQL. Relational database.

Tips for Non-Native Speakers

For Chinese Speakers 中文

通常直接说 Postgres，SQL 部分说 Q-L 不说 sequel

For Japanese Speakers 日本語

通常はPostgresだけで呼ぶ

For Korean Speakers 한국어

보통 Postgres로만 부름

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