How to Pronounce Bites

To pronounce "bites", say BIT-es — 2 syllables, IPA /baɪts/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/baɪts/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bites”

"bites" has 2 syllables: bit-es. It rhymes with plights and insights, if that helps it stick.

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

What does bites mean?

noun

  1. The act of biting.
  2. The wound left behind after having been bitten.

    “That snake bite really hurts!”

verb

  1. To cut into something by clamping the teeth.

    “As soon as you bite that sandwich, you'll know how good it is.”

  2. To hold something by clamping one's teeth.

Synonyms

mouthfulsnacksting

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Words that rhyme with bites

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

plightsinsightsrightsignitesacolytessightssiteshighlightsmitesinciteswritesblights

Related words

stingchomppungencymorselprickburnnoshsnack

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bites"?▾

"Bites" has 2 syllables: bit · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "bites"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bites" is /baɪts/.

What does "bites" mean?▾

Bites: The act of biting.

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