How to Pronounce Bated

To pronounce "bated", say BAT-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbeɪtɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈbeɪtɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bated”

"bated" has 2 syllables: bat-ed. It rhymes with elated and exasperated, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: baited — easy to mix up when writing.

What does bated mean?

verb

  1. To reduce the force of something; to abate.
  2. To restrain, usually with the sense of being in anticipation

verb

  1. To contend or strive with blows or arguments.
  2. Of a falcon: To flap the wings vigorously; to bait.

verb

  1. To soak leather so as to remove chemicals used in tanning; to steep in bate.

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Words that rhyme with bated

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elatedexasperatedagitatedinfatuatedaggravatedinundatedirritatedsophisticatedantiquatedreiteratedincapacitatedcaptivated

Related words

restrainedreduceddecreaseddiminishedcooledweakenedabasedreducent

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bated"?▾

"Bated" has 2 syllables: bat · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "bated"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bated" is /ˈbeɪtɪd/.

What does "bated" mean?▾

Bated: To reduce the force of something; to abate.

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