How to Pronounce Gnats

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

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/næts/

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💡 Tip for remembering “gnats”

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

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

What does gnats mean?

noun

  1. Any small insect of the order Diptera, specifically within the suborder Nematocera.

Words that rhyme with gnats

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

aristocratsplutocratsspatscaveatslatsflatsbureaucratssplatsslatshabitatsformatsbrats

Related words

fungusmidgeshorsefliesskeetersinsectsbugsswarmsmosquitos

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gnats"?▾

"Gnats" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "gnats"?▾

The IPA transcription of "gnats" is /næts/.

What does "gnats" mean?▾

Gnats: Any small insect of the order Diptera, specifically within the suborder Nematocera.

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