How to pronounce databank
Say it like DAY-tuh-bangk. Databank has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAY).
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- DAY
- tuh
- bangk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Databank 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.
- bangkKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of databank
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: DAY-tuh-bangk.
What does databank mean?
- A database (collection of organized information in a regular structure).
- An organization dedicated to maintaining a database.
Where does databank come from?
From data + bank.
Questions about saying databank
How do you pronounce databank?
Say DAY-tuh-bangk. The American pronunciation is /ˈdeɪtəbæŋk/. In British English it is /ˈdeɪtəbæŋk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in databank?
Databank has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAY). Broken into parts: DAY · tuh · bangk.
Is databank 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 /ˈdeɪtəbæŋk/ (DAY-tuh-bangk).