PostgreSQL
databasesAdvanced 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.