How to pronounce Pkl
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Pkl is most commonly pronounced "PICK uhl" (/ˈpɪkəl/). This pronunciation is documented by the project itself (see Apple Pkl official launch blog (pkl-lang.org)).
Apple's configuration-as-code language, open-sourced Feb 2024. The maintainers settle it explicitly in the launch post: 'We are delighted to announce the open source first release of Pkl (pronounced Pickle)'. So it is PICK-uhl, exactly like the cucumber. Stress on the first (only real) syllable: PICK-uhl. Because the name is spelled as three bare consonants with no vowels, almost everyone's first instinct is to spell it out 'P-K-L' or guess 'puh-KUL' / 'pee-kay-el' — all wrong.
Source: Apple Pkl official launch blog (pkl-lang.org)
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How do you pronounce Pkl?
Pkl is pronounced "PICK uhl" (/ˈpɪkəl/). Apple's configuration-as-code language, open-sourced Feb 2024. The maintainers settle it explicitly in the launch post: 'We are delighted to announce the open source first release of Pkl (pronounced Pickle)'. So it is PICK-uhl, exactly like the cucumber. Stress on the first (only real) syllable: PICK-uhl. Because the name is spelled as three bare consonants with no vowels, almost everyone's first instinct is to spell it out 'P-K-L' or guess 'puh-KUL' / 'pee-kay-el' — all wrong. Source: Apple Pkl official launch blog (pkl-lang.org).
What is the IPA for Pkl?
The IPA for Pkl is /ˈpɪkəl/, respelled "PICK uhl".
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