How to Pronounce Metadata

To pronounce "metadata", say MET-ad-at-a — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈmɛt.əˌdeɪ.tə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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8

Letters

/ˈmɛt.əˌdeɪ.tə/

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💡 Tip for remembering “metadata”

"metadata" has 4 syllables: met-ad-at-a.

What does metadata mean?

noun

  1. Data that describes other data, serving as an informative label.

    “Most websites contain metadata to tell the computer how to lay out the content on the screen.”

  2. Structured information about a file (date created, creator, software used to create, last modified, file format, file fingerprint, etc).

    “That photo's metadata suggests it was edited using Photoshop.”

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "metadata"?▾

"Metadata" has 4 syllables: met · ad · at · a.

What is the IPA transcription of "metadata"?▾

The IPA transcription of "metadata" is /ˈmɛt.əˌdeɪ.tə/.

What does "metadata" mean?▾

Metadata: Data that describes other data, serving as an informative label.

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