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