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Pronunciation of "data" (Original Post) zipplewrath May 2020 OP
They're both right ... mr_lebowski May 2020 #1
I say "DATE-ah" Glorfindel May 2020 #2
Apologies for lack of self control. quaint May 2020 #3
I love that clip! CrispyQ Jul 2020 #7
well in the 23rd century sdfernando May 2020 #4
I've also heard dah-ta. DavidDvorkin May 2020 #5
Warm. My friend and I pronounce it differently. LakeArenal May 2020 #6
Isn't this an audio book problem, and... AmyStrange Aug 2020 #8
 

mr_lebowski

(33,643 posts)
1. They're both right ...
Fri May 8, 2020, 05:31 PM
May 2020

I typically use date-ah when combined with other words like 'database'. That's a particular word which I tend to say numerous times a day, since I'm DBA by trade.

When just saying the word data alone, I usually still say date-ah but occasionally say dat-ah.

Glorfindel

(9,706 posts)
2. I say "DATE-ah"
Fri May 8, 2020, 05:42 PM
May 2020

Also "STATE-us" for the word "status" unless I'm saying "status quo." Then, for some reason, I say "STAT-us." English is truly a wondrous language!

sdfernando

(4,896 posts)
4. well in the 23rd century
Fri May 8, 2020, 06:01 PM
May 2020

he as call "DATE - ah"....so I'm going with that. But according to Lor it could have be "DAT - ah" B4.

LakeArenal

(28,729 posts)
6. Warm. My friend and I pronounce it differently.
Fri May 8, 2020, 09:55 PM
May 2020

Warm... like War with an m at the end.
Warm... like Arm with a w in front of it.

 

AmyStrange

(7,989 posts)
8. Isn't this an audio book problem, and...
Sat Aug 15, 2020, 03:25 PM
Aug 2020

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not a writing one?

Not complaining, just curious.

ETA: Personally I prefer Date-ah.
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