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CockroachDB

databases

A distributed SQL database built for cloud-native applications with strong consistency

Pronunciation

Correct

KOK-rohch-dee-bee

/ˈkɒkrəʊtʃ diː biː/

Named after the cockroach insect, symbolising the database's resilience and near-indestructibility. 'DB' is spelled out as 'dee-bee'. The 'DB' suffix is always pronounced as individual letters.

Source: www.cockroachlabs.com(official spec)

Accepted Variants

Accepted Variant

KOK-rohch

/ˈkɒkrəʊtʃ/

In casual conversation, developers often drop 'DB' and just say 'Cockroach'. Both forms are common in the community.

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