Memcached

databases

High-performance distributed memory object caching system used to speed up dynamic web applications by reducing database load

Pronunciation

Correct

MEM-kash-d

/ˈmɛmkæʃt/

The name is a portmanteau of 'memory' and 'cached'. The 'cache' portion is pronounced like the English word 'cash', and the 'd' suffix denotes past tense — so 'memory cached'.

Source: memcached.org(official spec)

Common Mistakes

Common Mistake

mem-KATCH-ed

/mɛmˈkætʃɪd/

Pronouncing 'cache' as 'catch' is a common error. 'Cache' is always pronounced like 'cash' in computing contexts.

Pronunciation

Common Mistakes

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