How to pronounce tolerates
Say it like TAW-luh-rayts. Tolerates has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAW).
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- TAW
- luh
- rayts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tolerates pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- raytsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of tolerates
American and British speakers say tolerates in essentially the same way: /ˈtɔləˌreɪts/ in the US and /ˈtɔːləˌreɪts/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAW-luh-rayts.
What does tolerates mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of tolerate How to pronounce tolerate
Questions about saying tolerates
How do you pronounce tolerates?
Say TAW-luh-rayts. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɔləˌreɪts/. In British English it is /ˈtɔːləˌreɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tolerates?
Tolerates has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAW). Broken into parts: TAW · luh · rayts.
Do Americans and Brits say tolerates the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɔləˌreɪts/ and the British form is /ˈtɔːləˌreɪts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.