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How to pronounce data

Learn how to pronounce data in English with clear US and UK audio, simple phonetic spelling, IPA, syllables, stress, and pronunciation tips.

Quick practice

Build data in three passes

Practice data in three passes. First listen without speaking and notice the number of syllables. Then repeat with the simple spelling and IPA visible, keeping the main stress on DAY-tuh. Finally place the word in a short sentence and say the sentence twice: once slowly for accuracy and once at a natural pace for fluency.

1

Listen

Hear the rhythm.

2

Repeat

Copy the key sounds.

3

Use it

Say a real sentence.

1. Audio

Tap US Audio or UK Audio to listen first. Use Slow 0.55x for practice.

2. Simple phonetic spelling
DAY-tuh
3. IPA transcription
/ˈdeɪtə/
4. Syllables
data
5. Stress
DAY-tuh
6. Native-language tips

day-tuh

  • Stress the first syllable and keep the second syllable light.

What data means

Facts or information used for analysis, decisions, or computing.

How to say data in American English

Use the simple guide "DAY-tuh" and compare it with US IPA /ˈdeɪtə/.

What makes this word difficult

Some speakers also use /ˈdætə/, but DAY-tuh is a common broad learner target. The second syllable often has schwa /ə/. The first a is not always pronounced like the a in cat; many speakers use /eɪ/.

Mouth and tongue position

Start with the /eɪ/ glide in day, then relax the final vowel.

Common pronunciation mistakes

  • Putting stress on the second syllable.
  • Pronouncing the final a as a full ah sound in normal English speech.

Natural example sentences

  • The research team reviewed the data carefully.
  • We need more data before changing the product plan.

Practice method

Make data easier to say in conversation

Practice data in three passes. First listen without speaking and notice the number of syllables. Then repeat with the simple spelling and IPA visible, keeping the main stress on DAY-tuh. Finally place the word in a short sentence and say the sentence twice: once slowly for accuracy and once at a natural pace for fluency.

The word data is easier to remember when you connect it to a real sentence. Try it in a question, a short answer, and one sentence from your own daily life so the sound becomes part of active vocabulary.

A simple practice routine

  1. 1. Listen: play both accents and notice the stressed syllable.
  2. 2. Slow down: say each sound clearly, without adding new syllables.
  3. 3. Connect: use the word in one sentence at normal speaking speed.

Tips for language learners

spanish speakers

  • Avoid reading both a letters as Spanish /a/; the common English form starts like day.

FAQ

What is the IPA for data?

A common IPA transcription is /ˈdeɪtə/. PronounceText can show US and UK variants when they differ.

Where is the stress in data?

The stress guide is DAY-tuh.