Is data Long A or short A?

Is data Long A or short A?

Here it is: data is the plural of the singular datum. There is your pronunciation: dāta with a long a. Not dăta with a short a.

Do Americans say data or dayta?

In the United States, it goes both ways. Some people say “day-tuh” and others say “da-tuh.” Both are acceptable.

Do Brits say data or data?

Nowadays, data is generally used as both singular and plural. The proper pronunciation of data that is closest to its Latin origin is the British English pronunciation transcribed as dah-tah. The American pronunciation, pronounced day-tah is also widely used and is considered correct as well.

Is there a correct way to pronounce data?

‘Data’ is pronounced: day-taa, not daa-taa. It is the plural of ‘datum’ (day-tum). Most dictionaries you refer would tell you this.

How do you pronounce data or data?

Is it “DAY-ta” or “DA-ta”? ‘Data’ is pronounced: day-taa, not daa-taa. It is the plural of ‘datum’ (day-tum). Most dictionaries you refer would tell you this.

How do you pronounce data in American English?

According to the online Cambridge dictionary and Merriam-Webster dictionary, the correct way to say data is “day-tuh.” Even the character, Data, from Star Trek: The Next Generation agrees.

What is the correct way to pronounce data?

Across all of the English speaking world, data is generally pronounced in three different ways: Dayta, sounding like crater. As data is technically the plural of datum, the “correct” version is probably dayta. What are the different errors and mistakes in English?

How do you pronounce ‘day-Ta’ in English?

Well, I know this is not the most comprehensive study, but I wanted to share an interesting case of ‘day-ta’ vs. ‘dah-ta’. The NOAD reports the pronunciation as /ˈdædə/ /ˈdeɪdə/, using the American English IPA; using the British English IPA, the pronunciation is /ˈdeɪtə/.

What is the correct pronunciation of the word ț?

Merriam-Webster lists all three pronunciations, and provides a sound file for /ˈdeɪtə/. There’s no such thing as “correct” pronunciation. Now, to answer your question, here’s what LPD3 says on this (Wells 2008): NB: ț stands for the (voiced) alveolar tap (flap) here.

What is the correct spelling of the word “dayta”?

As it is written, it is “dayta”. If we follow one of the most elementary of English spelling rules (there are 80 or so), one of them deals with open and closed syllables. This rule is taught in Grade 1. Had the “t” been written twice, this word would be pronounced “dat + tah” like in Latin, like “papa” in many languages.