How do you say SQL???

[LostHiWay]

I'm in a couple database classes at school and it seems that when referring to SQL they actually spell it out S-Q-L. However everytime I've heard someone say it in the real world they always refer to it as "sequel" like a sequel to a movie. Which way is the right way to say it?? I just don't want to look like an idiot when it comes time for a job interview.

 

[waylman]

i say sequel but i don't think it really matters

 

[Pilsnerpete]

squeel. as in "like a girl"

 

[oniq]

I say S Q L. I think either way is acceptable, its three damn letters.

 

[FeathersMcGraw]

This link claims the official standard is to pronounce the letters separately.

But I hear RDBMS geeks use the "sequel" pronunciation frequently.

 

[Confused]

Either is acceptable


I say S-Q-L however


Confused

 

[Ausm]

Reminds me of deliverance...Bend over and Squeel like a pig 😉

Ausm

 

[murphy55d]

Always thought of it as S-Q-L.

 

"Sequel" unless you are talking about "mySQL" then it's "my-S-Q-L" because the OSS guys will kick your ass if you say it wrong.

 

[Spooner]

i always say sequel and have always heard it called sequel, but i think it is used interchangeably

 

[Ynog]

Depends on who I am talking about if the person I am talking about it with says sequel, I'll say it
like that. Otherwise I usually just go with S-Q-L.

 

[SaltBoy]

Originally posted by: Spooner
i always say sequel and have always heard it called sequel, but i think it is used interchangeably

 

[vi edit]

seekwull

 

[LakAttack]

I've always thought that the language was said S-Q-L, but if you were refering to SQLServer, it is "sequel server." I am probably wrong, but I've heard it enough both ways that I don't think you will look like an idiot.

 

[skace]

If It was during a job interview I would probably say S-Q-L because usually you are in front of management and not the hardcore dba guys. I don't know, that is my take on it. Although if you are talking about a specific server, I would say "sequel server" as that rolls better.

 

[Derango]

it *should* be SQL, but people say sequel. I usually wait for someone else to say it first, then I go ahead and use what they used 😉

 

[Electric Amish]

Originally posted by: dwell
"Sequel" unless you are talking about "mySQL" then it's "my-S-Q-L" because the OSS guys will kick your ass if you say it wrong.

Yup....

 

[Lonyo]

I've never heard/thought of it being said sequel, S-Q-L all the way for me.

 

[Czar]

ess kú ell

 

[MeanMeosh]

sequel for when i'm among techs, sql when i'm among other dumb people

 

[ElFenix]

sequel

 

[Hammer]

Originally posted by: ElFenix
sequel

 

[TheCorm]

Originally posted by: Hammer

Originally posted by: ElFenix
sequel

I say this or S.Q.L....depending on whether I am talking to a technical person or another technical person (that's right!)

What is it with these how to pronounce threads today?

 

[gistech1978]

S-Q-L

 

[MegaloManiaK]

Originally posted by: oniq
I say S Q L. I think either way is acceptable, its three damn letters.

I say S Q L, because sequal sounds like slang. And slang is for losers.