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