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How to Pronounce Data/2-syl/
/ˈdeɪ.tə/
From Latin *datum* (something given), plural *data*. US: /ˈdeɪ.tə/, UK: /ˈdɑː.tə/.
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DA
- ta
ˈdeɪ.tə — correct
Frequently asked questions 6
How do you pronounce Data?
Data is pronounced /ˈdeɪ.tə/ — "DA-ta" with primary stress on the first syllable.
How many syllables are in Data?
Data has 2 syllables: DA-ta. Stress falls on the first syllable.
Which syllable is stressed in Data?
The first syllable — "DA" — carries primary stress: /ˈdeɪ.tə/.
Where does the word Data come from?
Data is a Latin loanword — From Latin *datum* (something given), plural *data*. US: /ˈdeɪ.tə/, UK: /ˈdɑː.tə/..
Is Data pronounced the same in British, American and Australian English?
Data varies by dialect: AU /ˈdeɪ.tə/, UK /ˈdɑː.tə/, US /ˈdeɪ.tə/.
How can I practice pronouncing Data?
Break the word into 2 syllables and exaggerate each: DA—TA. Stress the first syllable loudly.