How to Pronounce Data

To pronounce "data", say DAT-a — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdaetə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/ˈdaetə/

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💡 Tip for remembering “data”

"data" has 2 syllables: dat-a. It rhymes with raita and strata, if that helps it stick.

What does data mean?

noun

  1. (plural: data) A measurement of something on a scale understood by both the recorder (a person or device) and the reader (another person or device). The scale is arbitrarily defined, such as from 1 to 10 by ones, 1 to 100 by 0.1, or simply true or false, on or off, yes, no, or maybe, etc.
  2. (plural: data) A fact known from direct observation.

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Words that rhyme with data

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

raitastratapesetabattalatahbeatanattachahtaschematacata-mattatatta

Related words

informationinformaticscomputerdatafiledatatypedatasetdatabankdatabase

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "data"?▾

"Data" has 2 syllables: dat · a.

What is the IPA transcription of "data"?▾

The IPA transcription of "data" is /ˈdaetə/.

What does "data" mean?▾

Data: (plural: data) A measurement of something on a scale understood by both the recorder (a person or device) and the reader (another person or device). The scale is arbitrarily defined, such as from 1 to 10 by ones, 1 to 100 by 0.1, or simply true or false, on or off, yes, no, or maybe, etc.

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