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PostgreSQL

databases

Advanced open-source relational database system

Pronunciation

Correct

post-GRES-Q-L

/ˌpoʊstɡɹɛs kjuː ˈɛl/

The full official name. 'Postgres' + 'Q-L' (the SQL part spelled out).

Source: www.postgresql.org(official spec)

Accepted Variants

Accepted Variant

post-GRES

/ˈpoʊstɡɹɛs/

The short form 'Postgres' is also officially accepted and widely used.

Source: www.postgresql.org(official spec)

Common Mistakes

Common Mistake

post-gre-SEQUEL

/ˌpoʊstɡɹɛ ˈsiːkwəl/

PostgreSQL uses 'SQL' (S-Q-L), not 'sequel'. Unlike MySQL, the 'SQL' is always spelled out.

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