Gradle
toolsA flexible open-source build automation tool for JVM-based projects
Pronunciation
Correct
GRAY-dul
/ˈɡreɪ.dəl/
The Gradle team confirmed this pronunciation in their official documentation and conference talks. The name blends 'gradual' and 'Groovy', the DSL it originally used.
Source: gradle.org(creator statement)
Accepted Variants
Accepted Variant
GRAD-ul
/ˈɡræd.əl/
A common variant with a short 'a', rhyming with 'saddle'. Widely used in the community despite differing from the official pronunciation.
Source: gradle.org(community consensus)