How to Pronounce Aspirates

To pronounce "aspirates", say ASP-ir-at-es — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

ASP-ir-at-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “aspirates”

"aspirates" has 4 syllables: asp-ir-at-es. It rhymes with facilitates and traits, if that helps it stick.

What does aspirates mean?

noun

  1. The puff of air accompanying the release of a plosive consonant.
  2. A sound produced by such a puff of air.

Words that rhyme with aspirates

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facilitatestraitsillustratesadvocatesindicatesculminatesresonatesradiatesvalidatesdissipateselaboratesnates

Related words

aspirationaspiratoraspirantsinhalentsibilantsinhalationintakes

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "aspirates"?▾

"Aspirates" has 4 syllables: asp · ir · at · es.

What does "aspirates" mean?▾

Aspirates: The puff of air accompanying the release of a plosive consonant.

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