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