` ==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.    `