How to Pronounce Dated

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

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈdeɪtɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dated”

"dated" has 2 syllables: dat-ed. It rhymes with elated and exasperated, if that helps it stick.

What does dated mean?

verb

To note the time or place of writing or executing; to express in an instrument the time of its execution.
“to date a letter, a bond, a deed, or a charter”
To note or fix the time of (an event); to give the date of.

adjective

Marked with a date.
“The first dated entry in the diary was from October 1922.”
Outdated.
“"Omnibus" is a dated term for a bus.”

Synonyms

age elden obsolesce go out see anachronous démodé old hat old-fashioned outdated

Antonyms

undated a la mode trendy current up-to-date

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Words that rhyme with dated

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elated exasperated agitated infatuated aggravated inundated irritated sophisticated antiquated reiterated incapacitated captivated

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dated"?▾

"Dated" has 2 syllables: dat · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "dated"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dated" is /ˈdeɪtɪd/.

What does "dated" mean?▾

Dated: To note the time or place of writing or executing; to express in an instrument the time of its execution.

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