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True. The root 'postgre' is awkward in English. 'Sequel' seems to fit onto it a little better than 'es que el', but neither is ideal.


'Postgre' is improper always. You should either say 'Postgres' or 'Post gres que el'. There is a Factoid on the Postrgres site about proper pronunciation, and there have even been discussions about just going back to the name 'Postgres' which was the original name of the project.




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