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