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status and data
What about the words status and data?  I pronounce status as ""stay-tuhs"" with stress on the first cilible with a long a sound.  My friend from Texas however pronounces it as ""stah-tuhs"" with stress on the first cilible with a short a sound.  I also know various people who say ""Dah-tuhs"" (like dadda) instead of data (first cilible like day).  or even words such as Pedophile?  Those shuold be mentioned.  199.101.61.190  "