How to pronounce nates
Say it like NAY-teez. Nates has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAY).
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- NAY
- teez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nates pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- teezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of nates
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: NAY-teez.
What does nates mean?
- The two anterior of the four lobes on the dorsal side of the midbrain of most mammals; the anterior optic lobes.
- The buttocks.
- The umbones of a bivalve shell.
Where does nates come from?
From Latin natēs, plural of natis.
Words that rhyme with nates
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Questions about saying nates
How do you pronounce nates?
Say NAY-teez. The American pronunciation is /ˈneɪtiz/. In British English it is /ˈneɪtiːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nates?
Nates has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAY). Broken into parts: NAY · teez.
Is nates pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈneɪtiːz/ (NAY-teez).