sysctl

linux

Tool to read and modify kernel parameters at runtime via the /proc/sys filesystem

Pronunciation

Correct

SIS-control

/ˈsɪskənˌtrəʊl/

A compound of 'sys' (system) + 'ctl' (control). 'ctl' expands to 'control' when spoken, per Unix naming convention.

Source: manpages.debian.org(official docs)

Accepted Variant

SIS-kuttle

/ˈsɪskʌtəl/

Informal abbreviation of 'sys-cuttle' compressing 'ctl' without expanding it fully.

Source: manpages.debian.org(official docs)