The Name DNSimple

Our goal has always been to simplify DNS, so DNSimple is a portmanteau of the abbrevation for Domain Name System (DNS) and the English word Simple.

But pronoucing it isn’t always simple.

Here’s a basic guide:

Pronouncing DNSimple

The easiest way to visualize it is D-N-Simple.

The phonetic form is /d/ /en/ /sĭmˈpəl/.

DNS-Simple is close but not correct.
DNS-imple is right out.

If you’re still unsure how to pronounce it, record yourself saying it out loud and give our support a try by sending along your recording to support@dnsimple.com. We’ll help you out with this and any other Domain Management Automation questions you might have.