How to Pronounce Datum

To pronounce "datum", say DAT-um — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdeɪtəm/. 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

/ˈdeɪtəm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “datum”

"datum" has 2 syllables: dat-um. It rhymes with stratum and verbatim, if that helps it stick.

What does datum 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.

verb

  1. To provide missing data points by using a mathematical model to extrapolate values that are outside the range of a measuring device.

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Words that rhyme with datum

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stratumverbatimultimatumtatumsatcomstatimsense-datum

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "datum"?▾

"Datum" has 2 syllables: dat · um.

What is the IPA transcription of "datum"?▾

The IPA transcription of "datum" is /ˈdeɪtəm/.

What does "datum" mean?▾

Datum: (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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