On: Poll: Sequel or S-Q-L?

[techdan]

Number of syllables is the key factor. Sequel = 2 syllables. S-Q-L = 3. Sequel wins. Flows much better in conversation that way too.

[btilly → techdan]

This reminds me of the amusing trivia that it is faster to say "world wide web" than "WWW".

[drv → btilly]

I've heard some radio ads render it "triple W", which flows pretty nicely.

[misterbwong → techdan]

Same 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.