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