How to pronounce cate
Say it like KAYT. Cate is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KAYT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAYTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of cate
American and British speakers say cate in essentially the same way: /keɪt/ in the US and /keɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAYT.
What does cate mean?
- A delicacy or item of food.
Where does cate come from?
Aphetized from acate, from Old Northern French acat (“purchase”).
Words that rhyme with cate
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cate.
Questions about saying cate
How do you pronounce cate?
Say KAYT. The American pronunciation is /keɪt/. In British English it is /keɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cate?
Cate is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KAYT.
Do Americans and Brits say cate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /keɪt/ and the British form is /keɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.