CockroachDB
databasesA 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.