How to pronounce pate
Say it like PAYT. Pate is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PAYT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAYTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of pate
American and British speakers say pate in essentially the same way: /peɪt/ in the US and /peɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAYT.
What does pate mean?
- Alternative spelling of pâté (finely-ground paste of meat, fish, etc.)
- The interior body, or non-rind portion of cheese, described by its texture, density, and color.
Where does pate come from?
Attested since circa 1700, from French pâté, from Old French paste, pastée.
Words that rhyme with pate
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pate.
Questions about saying pate
How do you pronounce pate?
Say PAYT. The American pronunciation is /peɪt/. In British English it is /peɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pate?
Pate is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PAYT.
Do Americans and Brits say pate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /peɪt/ and the British form is /peɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.