How to Pronounce Crates

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/kɹeɪts/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “crates”

"crates" has 2 syllables: crat-es. It rhymes with facilitates and traits, if that helps it stick.

What does crates mean?

noun

  1. A large open box or basket, used especially to transport fragile goods.
  2. (mildly) A vehicle (car, aircraft, spacecraft, etc.) seen as unreliable.

verb

  1. To put into a crate.
  2. To keep in a crate.

Synonyms

packing case

Words that rhyme with crates

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

facilitatestraitsillustratesadvocatesindicatesculminatesresonatesradiatesvalidatesdissipateselaboratesnates

Related words

cratefulbanksbasketsbaysbearingsbinsbodiesboxes

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "crates"?▾

"Crates" has 2 syllables: crat · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "crates"?▾

The IPA transcription of "crates" is /kɹeɪts/.

What does "crates" mean?▾

Crates: A large open box or basket, used especially to transport fragile goods.

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