How to pronounce crates
Say it like KRAYTS. Crates is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KRAYTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crates pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRAYTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of crates
American and British speakers say crates in essentially the same way: /kreɪts/ in the US and /kreɪts/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRAYTS.
What does crates mean?
- plural of crate How to pronounce crate
- third-person singular simple present indicative of crate How to pronounce crate
Words that rhyme with crates
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of crates.
Questions about saying crates
How do you pronounce crates?
Say KRAYTS. The American pronunciation is /kreɪts/. In British English it is /kreɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crates?
Crates is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KRAYTS.
Do Americans and Brits say crates the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kreɪts/ and the British form is /kreɪts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.