How to Pronounce Ate

To pronounce "ate", say ATE — one syllable, IPA /eɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/eɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ate”

"ate" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: eight, aydt — easy to mix up when writing.

What does ate mean?

verb

  1. To ingest; to be ingested.
  2. To use up.

Synonyms

botherdisturbworryconsumeswallowbreakfastchow downdine

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Words that rhyme with ate

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elucidatearticulatedesolatefacilitateprofligateexplicatedeliberatedelineateruminateinnatecultivatestate

Related words

tookdownedconundrumerodedtatconsumedcorrodedfed

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ate"?▾

"Ate" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "ate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ate" is /eɪt/.

What does "ate" mean?▾

Ate: To ingest; to be ingested.

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