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

Fri May 8, 2020, 08:55 PM

May 2020

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

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Pronunciation of "data" [View all] 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