Pronunciation of "data"

[zipplewrath]

I'm hearing both "DATE - ah" and "DAT - ah". And I've heard this conflict in several English speaking countries. I'm a Dat guy myself.

[mr_lebowski]

1. They're both right ...

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]

2. I say "DATE-ah"

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!

[quaint]

3. Apologies for lack of self control.

[CrispyQ]

7. I love that clip!

[sdfernando]

4. well in the 23rd century

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

[DavidDvorkin]

5. I've also heard dah-ta.

[LakeArenal]

6. Warm. My friend and I pronounce it differently.

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

[AmyStrange]

8. Isn't this an audio book problem, and...

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not a writing one?

Not complaining, just curious.

ETA: Personally I prefer Date-ah.
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