How to pronounce locates
Say it like LOH-kayts. Locates has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOH).
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US American/ˈloʊˌkeɪts/LOH-kayts
UK British/ˈləʊˌkeɪts/LOH-kayts
- LOH
- kayts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Locates pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kaytsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of locates
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: LOH-kayts.
What does locates mean?
verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of locate How to pronounce locate
Questions about saying locates
How do you pronounce locates?
Say LOH-kayts. The American pronunciation is /ˈloʊˌkeɪts/. In British English it is /ˈləʊˌkeɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in locates?
Locates has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOH). Broken into parts: LOH · kayts.
Is locates pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈləʊˌkeɪts/ (LOH-kayts).