How to Pronounce "Data"
Easy🌐 Latin word
IPA
ˈdeɪtə
Syllables:
da·ta
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What does "Data" mean?
nounFacts and statistics collected for analysis; information in digital form.
Example:
"The researcher collected data to analyze the effects of climate change on local wildlife."
Origin of "Data"
From Latin data, plural of datum meaning given thing, from dare meaning to give. Both DAY-ta and DAH-ta are accepted pronunciations.
How to Say "Data"
🗣️ Step by Step
Say 'DAY' like the word for the time of day, then add 'tuh' where the 'uh' is pronounced like the 'a' in 'sofa'. Stress the first syllable: DAY-tuh.
⚠️ Common Mistake
Many people mistakenly pronounce it as 'DART' instead of 'DAY-tuh' because they overlook the vowel sound in the second syllable.
💬 Example
The researcher collected data to analyze the effects of climate change on local wildlife.
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce Data?
Data is pronounced ˈdeɪtə. Click the audio button above to hear the correct pronunciation in American, British, and Australian English.
Is Data hard to pronounce?
Data is considered easy to pronounce. The IPA phonetic transcription is ˈdeɪtə.
What language is Data from?
Data originates from Latin. From Latin data, plural of datum meaning given thing, from dare meaning to give. Both DAY-ta and DAH-ta are accepted pronunciations.