To pronounce "ates", say AT-es — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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AT-es
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"ates" has 2 syllables: at-es. It rhymes with facilitates and traits, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: eights, aytes — easy to mix up when writing.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Ates" has 2 syllables: at · es.
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