How to Pronounce Dat

To pronounce "dat", say DAT — one syllable, IPA /dæt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/dæt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dat”

"dat" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with flat and cat, if that helps it stick.

What does dat mean?

adverb

  1. (degree) To a given extent or degree.

    “"The ribbon was that thin." "I disagree, I say it was not that thin, it was thicker... or maybe thinner..."”

  2. (degree) To a great extent or degree; very, particularly (in negative constructions).

    “I did the run last year, and it wasn't that difficult.”

pronoun

  1. (demonstrative) The thing, person, idea, quality, event, action or time indicated or understood from context, especially if more remote geographically, temporally or mentally than one designated as "this", or if expressing distinction.

    “He went home, and after that I never saw him again.”

  2. The known (thing); used to refer to something just said.

    “They're getting divorced. What do you think about that?”

conjunction

  1. Introducing a clause which is the subject or object of a verb (such as one involving reported speech), or which is a complement to a previous statement.

    “He told me that the book is a good read.”

  2. Introducing a subordinate clause expressing a reason or cause: because, in that.

    “Be glad that you have enough to eat.”

Synonyms

so

Antonyms

heretherethisyonyonder

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Words that rhyme with dat

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

flatcatcaveatbratpatcombatslatthatratdiplomatfatautocrat

Related words

emdanaccthatthiswidinformationinputs

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dat"?▾

"Dat" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "dat"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dat" is /dæt/.

What does "dat" mean?▾

Dat: (degree) To a given extent or degree.

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