How to pronounce "datalink" in English
da·ta·link
Hear native speakers say datalink in context across real video clips
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “datalink”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
da
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
ta
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
link
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
Keep the vowel length balanced, placing subtle emphasis on the root morpheme according to standard conversational rhythm.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Pronouncing a hard, aspirated [tʰ] in casual conversation can sound overly formal in North America.
How Native Speakers Say It: In American English, a single "t" between vowels quickly taps against the alveolar ridge like a soft "d" ([ɾ]). In British English, maintain a crisp aspirated [tʰ].
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "datalink" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "datalink is" sounds like "datalink-iz").
Maintain the stress-timed rhythm of English: compress unstressed syllables rapidly so the beat of "datalink" aligns naturally with adjacent words.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“less relevant now that we're living in this world of constant datalink and NEXRAD data.”— MIT OpenCourseWareWatch clip
“And I don't think he had datalink in his cockpit.”— MIT OpenCourseWareWatch clip
“Again, it's a lot better-- in this day and age, there's so much information out there and datalink available in the cockpit”— MIT OpenCourseWareWatch clip
Practice Speaking “datalink”
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less relevant now that we're living in this world of constant datalink and NEXRAD data.
Hear it in context: “datalink”
3 clipsThe English word “datalink”. Phonologically, it consists of 3 syllables (da · ta · link). Grammatically, “datalink” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 3 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “datalink” in natural connected speech across American (US: 3 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from MIT OpenCourseWare.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (3 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USMIT OpenCourseWareClip #1 · @38:18
“are, again, probably a little bit less relevant now that we're living in this world of constant datalink and NEXRAD data. in this world of constant datalink and NEXRAD data.”
- 🇺🇸 USMIT OpenCourseWareClip #2 · @38:38
“didn't get the best advice from air traffic control. And I don't think he had datalink in his cockpit. The Boeing B 29 bomber crews, they would fly,”
- 🇺🇸 USMIT OpenCourseWareClip #3 · @36:54
“So these are all of the hazards from thunderstorms. Again, it's a lot better-- in this day and age, there's so much information out there and datalink available in the cockpit in this day and age, there's so much information”
Definition & Meaning: “datalink”
- The protocol layer that transfers data between adjacent network nodes in a wide area network or between nodes on the same local area network segment.
- Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see data, link.
Example Sentences (2)
- “less relevant now that we're living in this world of constant datalink and NEXRAD data.”
- “And I don't think he had datalink in his cockpit.”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “datalink”
- Syllables:
- da · ta · link
- Hear it in context
- datalink
Words that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"datalink" has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "datalink" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about datalink
How many syllables are in “datalink”?
“datalink” has 3 syllables: da · ta · link.
What does “datalink” mean?
The protocol layer that transfers data between adjacent network nodes in a wide area network or between nodes on the same local area network segment.
How can I hear “datalink” used in real sentences?
This page has 3 real-world video examples of “datalink” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “datalink”?
Pronouncing a hard, aspirated [tʰ] in casual conversation can sound overly formal in North America. In American English, a single "t" between vowels quickly taps against the alveolar ridge like a soft "d" ([ɾ]). In British English, maintain a crisp aspirated [tʰ].