How to pronounce frate
Say it like FRAYT. Frate is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- FRAYT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Frate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FRAYTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of frate
American and British speakers say frate in essentially the same way: /freɪt/ in the US and /freɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: FRAYT.
What does frate mean?
- A friar.
Where does frate come from?
Borrowed from Italian frate.
Words that rhyme with frate
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of frate.
Words that sound like frate
Questions about saying frate
How do you pronounce frate?
Say FRAYT. The American pronunciation is /freɪt/. In British English it is /freɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in frate?
Frate is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FRAYT.
Do Americans and Brits say frate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /freɪt/ and the British form is /freɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as frate?
Frate sounds the same as freight in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.