How to pronounce MySQL

MySQL is most commonly pronounced "my S Q L" (/ˌmaɪ ɛs kjuː ˈɛl/). This pronunciation is documented by the project itself (see MySQL docs).

Official: "my-S-Q-L". "my-sequel" is common informal.

Alternate readings you might hear:

• "my sequel" /ˌmaɪ ˈsiːkwəl/

Source: MySQL docs

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