Cloud Storage Names: Pronunciation Practice (Part 2)
Cloud storage alternatives to AWS S3 are growing rapidly. This quiz covers five object storage platforms — from established alternatives to newer entrants — to help you say their names correctly.
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How do you pronounce Wasabi (cloud storage)?
Wasabi is pronounced 'wuh-SAH-bee' (/wəˈsɑːbi/), exactly like the Japanese horseradish condiment. The cloud storage company chose the name for its spicy price-performance ratio — hot prices for storage. Stress on the second syllable: wuh-SAH-bee.
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How do you pronounce Backblaze (cloud backup service)?
Backblaze is pronounced 'BAK-blayz' (/ˈbækˌbleɪz/). The name combines 'backup' (back) + 'blaze' (fire/speed), suggesting blazing-fast backups. It offers affordable cloud storage and backup services. Stress on the first syllable: BAK-blayz.
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How do you pronounce MinIO (object storage)?
MinIO is pronounced 'MIN-ee-oh' (/ˈmɪnɪoʊ/). The name combines 'mini' (small/minimal) + 'I/O' (input/output). It is a high-performance, S3-compatible object storage system. Think: minimal I/O — MIN-ee-oh. Three syllables, stress on the first.
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How do you pronounce Cloudflare R2 (object storage)?
Cloudflare R2 is pronounced 'KLOWD-flair AR-too' (/ˈklaʊdˌflɛər ɑːr tuː/). Cloudflare is the company name (cloud + flare), and R2 is spoken as the letter R + number 2. The R2 name is said to reference R2-D2 from Star Wars, and positions it one step below S3 (S minus one = R, 3 minus one = 2).
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How do you pronounce Tigris (object storage platform)?
Tigris is pronounced 'TIG-ris' (/ˈtɪɡrɪs/). Named after the Tigris River (one of the ancient rivers of Mesopotamia), evoking flow and data streaming. It is a globally distributed S3-compatible object storage service. Stress on the first syllable: TIG-ris.