Pronunciation Hotspots for Engineers

Common tech terms and how to pronounce them.

Quick answers

What technical terms should engineers practice pronouncing?
API, SQL, cache, HTTP, GitHub—whatever you use most.

Key takeaways

  • Practice high-frequency terms.
  • Use tools to hear correct pronunciation.
  • Don't stress—context helps.

Instead of → Say

Instead ofSay
N/ACommon terms: API (ay-pee-eye), SQL (sequel or S-Q-L), HTTP (aitch-tee-tee-pee), cache (cash), GitHub (git-hub).

Example dialogue

Practice: 'We're using the REST API for the integration. The cache is invalidated on deploy.'

Common mistakes

  • Avoiding technical terms.
  • Not practicing.

Frequently asked questions

What tech terms are hard to pronounce?
API, SQL, cache, Kubernetes, etc. Practice the ones you use most.
How do I improve pronunciation?
Use TTS or dictionaries, practice in scenarios, focus on high-frequency terms.

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