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date

Definition:

(nou) the specified day of the month (nou) a participant in a date (nou) a meeting arranged in advance (nou) a particular but unspecified point in time (nou) the present (nou) the particular day, month, or year (usually according to the Gregorian calendar) that an event occurred (nou) a particular day specified as the time something happens (nou) sweet edible fruit of the date palm with a single long woody seed

Phonetic Transcription:

deɪt

Examples:

The date is concluded by a glyph stating the day and month of the Haab year.

Take the solstice date the shortest day of the year.

Also, the month of the date of the match could be abbreviated.

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month

day

year

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Common mistakes of date pronunciation

Vowel confusion: Many learners pronounce "date" with a short vowel sound, like in "cat." The correct pronunciation uses a long vowel sound: /deɪt/ in US and UK English. Tip: Practice saying "day" to help with the vowel sound.
Final "t" mispronunciation: Some people soften the final "t" in "date," making it sound like "day." The correct pronunciation emphasizes the "t": /deɪt/. Tip: Focus on clearly articulating the "t" to avoid confusion.
Stress placement: Incorrectly stressing the second syllable can lead to mispronunciation. "Date" is a one-syllable word with primary stress on the only syllable: /deɪt/. Tip: Say the word slowly, emphasizing the "d" and "t."
Adding an extra vowel sound: Some learners add an extra vowel sound, pronouncing it like "day-ate." The correct form is a single syllable: /deɪt/. Tip: Practice saying "date" quickly to eliminate the extra vowel sound.
Misplacing the "d" sound: A common mistake is pronouncing "date" with a soft "d," like "j" in "jam." The correct pronunciation starts with a hard "d": /deɪt/. Tip: Emphasize the "d" by saying "dog" before "date."

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "date" in American English?

In American English, "date" is pronounced as /deɪt/ with a single syllable and the vowel sound as in "day." The stress is on the only syllable, making it clear and straightforward.

Is there a difference in how "date" is pronounced in British English?

In British English, "date" is also pronounced as /deɪt/, so there is no difference in pronunciation compared to American English. The vowel sound remains the same, and the stress pattern is identical.

What is the syllable structure of the word "date"?

The word "date" has one syllable, pronounced as /deɪt/. It consists of a consonant sound at the beginning, followed by a long vowel sound, and ends with a "t" sound.

Are there any common mistakes people make when pronouncing "date"?

One common mistake is mispronouncing "date" as /dæt/ with a short "a" sound, similar to "cat." It's important to use the long "a" sound /deɪ/ to avoid confusion with words like "bat."