How to pronounce stardate
Say it like STAR-dayt. Stardate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAR).
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- STAR
- dayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stardate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- daytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of stardate
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STAH-dayt.
What does stardate mean?
- A date according to the fictional system of time measurement developed for Star Trek.
Where does stardate come from?
From star + date.
Questions about saying stardate
How do you pronounce stardate?
Say STAR-dayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɑrdeɪt/. In British English it is /ˈstɑːdeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stardate?
Stardate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAR). Broken into parts: STAR · dayt.
Is stardate pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈstɑːdeɪt/ (STAH-dayt).