How to pronounce “data”
Say “data” in 2 beats
data
/ˈdeɪtə/
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- datdeɪstress
- atə
- IPA (American)
- /ˈdeɪtə/
- IPA (British)
- /ˈdeɪtə/
- Also accepted
- /ˈdɑtə/
- Also accepted
- /ˈdætə/
- Respelling
- DAY-tuh
- Syllables
- 2 — DAT-a
- Stress
- Stress the first syllable: DAT-a. “dat” is longer, louder and a step higher; the other syllable falls away from it.
- Part of speech
- noun
- Difficulty
- Beginner — most learners get this on the first take
Where “data” goes wrong
- Often heard
“DAT-uh”
DAY-tuh is the usual form; DAH-tuh is heard in Britain and Australia
What “data” means
- noun
a collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn
“statistical data”
- noun
an item of factual information derived from measurement or research
Say it in a sentence
“The data shows a clear rise in bicycle use since March.”“data”, answered
How do you pronounce “data”?
“data” is pronounced /ˈdeɪtə/ (DAY-tuh), and /ˈdɑtə/ and /ˈdætə/ are also accepted — 2 syllables, stressed on “dat”. Build it as DAT-a, then run the first syllable a little longer than the rest and let the others reduce.
How many syllables does “data” have?
2: dat · a. The beat lands on the first, “dat”.
Is “data” /ˈdeɪtə/ or /ˈdɑtə/?
Both. /ˈdeɪtə/ is the form dictionaries list first (DAY-tuh).
What does “data” mean?
As a noun: a collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn For example: “statistical data” It carries 1 other sense as well — all of them said the same way.
Where is the stress in “data”?
Stress the first syllable: DAT-a. “dat” is longer, louder and a step higher; the other syllable falls away from it.
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