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Number of syllables is the key factor. Sequel = 2 syllables. S-Q-L = 3. Sequel wins. Flows much better in conversation that way too.
by techdan 16y ago
Number of syllables is the key factor. Sequel = 2 syllables. S-Q-L = 3. Sequel wins.
Flows much better in conversation that way too.
- misterbwong 16y agoSame reason here. As a side note, I've noticed that non-techies more often refer to it by S-Q-L so I'll change it up when I speak with them. I suppose pronouncing it "sequel" is more of an industry jargon type of thing.
- btilly 16y agoThis reminds me of the amusing trivia that it is faster to say "world wide web" than "WWW".
- drv 16y agoI've heard some radio ads render it "triple W", which flows pretty nicely.