How to pronounce vates
Say it like VAY-teez. Vates has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAY).
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- VAY
- teez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vates pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- teezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of vates
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: VAY-teez.
What does vates mean?
- A poet or bard who is divinely inspired.
Words that rhyme with vates
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Questions about saying vates
How do you pronounce vates?
Say VAY-teez. The American pronunciation is /ˈveɪtiz/. In British English it is /ˈveɪtiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vates?
Vates has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAY). Broken into parts: VAY · teez.
Is vates pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈveɪtiz/ (VAY-teez).