How to Pronounce “PostgreSQL”
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- American (US)
- /ˈpoʊst ɡrɛs kjuː el/
- British (UK)
- /ˈpəʊst ɡres kjuː el/
Pronunciation Notes
Where the stress falls. “PostgreSQL” has 4 syllables, and the transcription /ˈpoʊst ɡrɛs kjuː el/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you pronounce "PostgreSQL" in American vs British English?
American English: /ˈpoʊst ɡrɛs kjuː el/. British English: /ˈpəʊst ɡres kjuː el/. Play both on this page to hear the difference.
What is the IPA transcription of "PostgreSQL"?
/ˈpoʊst ɡrɛs kjuː el/ in American English, /ˈpəʊst ɡres kjuː el/ in British English.
Which syllable is stressed in "PostgreSQL"?
“PostgreSQL” has 4 syllables, and the transcription /ˈpoʊst ɡrɛs kjuː el/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
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