HAHA, i laughed and can't help posting is here
As a matter of fact, i pronounced 'sequel' from the very first time i saw it. What about you dude?
SQL is pronounced "ess-que-el." Some people get very offended when you mispronounce it. A sufficient number of people do mispronounce it nevertheless. Consequently, the mispronunciation "sequel" is nearly as valid as the proper pronunciation in spite of the protests of purists
[FROM Java Database Best Practise]
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