According to Microsoft's Manual of Style: <quote> When referring to Structured Query Language, SQL is pronounced "es-cue-el" and takes the article "an." For example, "an SQL database."
As part of the name Microsoft SQL Server, SQL is pronounced "sequel." </quote> Holly -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Sue Heim Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2008 3:52 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: tcp@techcommpros.com Subject: Re: [TCP] A or An? I do "a SQL Server database." I don't know anyone who says "S-Q-L Server", they all say "sequel Server". BTW, the correct name is SQL Server (note the initial cap on "Server"). :) ...sue On 7/29/08, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I'd say "an SQL server ..." > > > Just wondering what others have done. When using the term "SQL server > > database," do you use the word "a" or the word "an"? In other words, is > > it typically pronounced S-Q-L, or is it pronounced "sequel"? > > > > > > ______________________________________________ > > ComponentOne® Doc-To-Help® 2008 delivers streamlined authoring > features, including new end-user features, all within the brand new > Microsoft Office 2007 style interface. Download your FREE trial! > http://www.techcommpros.com/componentone/ > > > Interactive 3D Documentation > Parts catalogs, animated instructions, and more. www.i3deverywhere.com > _______________________________________________ > > Technical Communication Professionals > > Post a message to the list: email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Subscribe, unsubscribe, archives, account options, list info: > http://techcommpros.com/mailman/listinfo/tcp_techcommpros.com > Subscribe (email): send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Unsubscribe (email): send a blank message to > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Need help? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Get the TCP whole experience! http://www.techcommpros.com > ______________________________________________ ComponentOne® Doc-To-Help® 2008 delivers streamlined authoring features, including new end-user features, all within the brand new Microsoft Office 2007 style interface. Download your FREE trial! http://www.techcommpros.com/componentone/ Interactive 3D Documentation Parts catalogs, animated instructions, and more. www.i3deverywhere.com _______________________________________________ Technical Communication Professionals Post a message to the list: email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, unsubscribe, archives, account options, list info: http://techcommpros.com/mailman/listinfo/tcp_techcommpros.com Subscribe (email): send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe (email): send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Need help? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] Get the TCP whole experience! http://www.techcommpros.com ______________________________________________ ComponentOne® Doc-To-Help® 2008 delivers streamlined authoring features, including new end-user features, all within the brand new Microsoft Office 2007 style interface. Download your FREE trial! http://www.techcommpros.com/componentone/ Interactive 3D Documentation Parts catalogs, animated instructions, and more. www.i3deverywhere.com _______________________________________________ Technical Communication Professionals Post a message to the list: email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, unsubscribe, archives, account options, list info: http://techcommpros.com/mailman/listinfo/tcp_techcommpros.com Subscribe (email): send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe (email): send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Need help? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] Get the TCP whole experience! http://www.techcommpros.com
