How to Pronounce “SQL”
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- American (US)
- /ˌɛs kjuː ˈɛl/
- British (UK)
- /ˌɛs kjuː ˈɛl/
What “SQL” means
noun — Initialism of Structured Query Language.
Pronunciation Notes
Where the stress falls. “SQL” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /ˌɛs kjuː ˈɛl/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the third one — so the third syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "SQL" mean?
SQL (noun): Initialism of Structured Query Language.
How do you pronounce "SQL" in American vs British English?
Both accents use the same sequence of phonemes for "SQL", /ˌɛs kjuː ˈɛl/, so the difference you hear is in how the vowels are coloured rather than in which sounds are used. Play both on this page to compare.
What is the IPA transcription of "SQL"?
/ˌɛs kjuː ˈɛl/ in American English, /ˌɛs kjuː ˈɛl/ in British English.
Which syllable is stressed in "SQL"?
“SQL” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /ˌɛs kjuː ˈɛl/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the third one — so the third syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
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