How to pronounce data
Say it like DAY-tuh. Data has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAY).
- DAY
- tuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Data pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of data
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: DAY-tuh.
Other ways to say data
Data also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- DAT-uh /ˈdætə/
What does data mean?
- plural of datum How to pronounce datum“These data show that the new policy is not working as intended.”
- A representation of information in a computer (as symbols, quantities, sound, images or videos) which is stored, processed or transmitted in the form of electrical signals, records on magnetic tape or punched cards, etc.“Data can be sent through email.”
- Material recorded and known or assumed as facts and used as a basis for reasoning, discussion, or calculation, represented especially in the form of numbers, and usually structured (such as statistics).“This data shows that X is correlated with Y.”
Where does data come from?
Borrowed from Latin data, nominative plural of datum (“that is given”), neuter past participle of dō (“to give”); by surface analysis, dat(um) + -a.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with data
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Questions about saying data
How do you pronounce data?
Say DAY-tuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈdeɪtə/. In British English it is /ˈdeɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in data?
Data has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAY). Broken into parts: DAY · tuh.
Is data pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈdeɪtə/ (DAY-tuh).