How to pronounce metadata
Say it like MET-uh-day-tuh. Metadata has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MET).
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- MET
- uh
- day
- tuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Metadata pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- METSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- dayGive this part a little weight. 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 metadata
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: MET-uh-day-tuh.
What does metadata mean?
- Data that describes other data, serving as an informative label.“Most websites contain metadata to tell the computer how to lay out the content on the screen.”
- Structured information about a file (date created, creator, software used to create, last modified, file format, file fingerprint, etc).“That photo's metadata suggests it was edited using Photoshop.”
Where does metadata come from?
From meta- + data.
Questions about saying metadata
How do you pronounce metadata?
Say MET-uh-day-tuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛtəˌdeɪtə/. In British English it is /ˈmɛtəˌdeɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in metadata?
Metadata has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MET). Broken into parts: MET · uh · day · tuh.
Is metadata 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 /ˈmɛtəˌdeɪtə/ (MET-uh-day-tuh).