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