How to Pronounce Date

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

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Syllables

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Letters

/deɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “date”

"date" has 2 syllables: dat-e. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.

What does date mean?

noun

  1. The fruit of the date palm, Phoenix dactylifera, somewhat in the shape of an olive, containing a soft, sweet pulp and enclosing a hard kernel.

    “We made a nice cake from dates.”

  2. The date palm.

    “There were a few dates planted around the house.”

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Words that rhyme with date

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "date"?▾

"Date" has 2 syllables: dat · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "date"?▾

The IPA transcription of "date" is /deɪt/.

What does "date" mean?▾

Date: The fruit of the date palm, Phoenix dactylifera, somewhat in the shape of an olive, containing a soft, sweet pulp and enclosing a hard kernel.

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