How to pronounce database
Say it like DAY-tuh-bays. Database has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAY).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈdeɪtəˌbeɪs/DAY-tuh-bays
UK British/ˈdeɪtəˌbeɪs/DAY-tuh-bays
- DAY
- tuh
- bays
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Database 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.
- baysGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of database
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: DAY-tuh-bays.
Other ways to say database
Database also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- DAT-uh-bays /ˈdætəˌbeɪs/
What does database mean?
noun
- A collection of (usually) organized information in a regular structure, usually but not necessarily in a machine-readable format accessible by a computer.“I have a database of all my contacts in my personal organizer.”
- A set of tables and other objects (queries, reports, forms) in the form of a structured data set.“The "books" database will have three tables, and the "customers" database will have two tables.”
- A software program (application) for storing, retrieving and manipulating such a structured data set.“Which database do you use: MySQL or Oracle?”
- To enter (data) into a database.
Where does database come from?
From data + base.
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Questions about saying database
How do you pronounce database?
Say DAY-tuh-bays. The American pronunciation is /ˈdeɪtəˌbeɪs/. In British English it is /ˈdeɪtəˌbeɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in database?
Database has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAY). Broken into parts: DAY · tuh · bays.
Is database 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 /ˈdeɪtəˌbeɪs/ (DAY-tuh-bays).