How to Pronounce Grates

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ɡɹeɪts/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “grates”

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

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

What does grates mean?

noun

  1. A horizontal metal grill through which water, ash, or small objects can fall, while larger objects cannot

    “The grate stopped the sheep from escaping from their field.”

  2. A frame or bed, or kind of basket, of iron bars, for holding fuel while burning

verb

  1. To furnish with grates; to protect with a grating or crossbars

    “to grate a window”

verb

  1. To shred (things, usually foodstuffs), by rubbing across a grater

    “I need to grate the cheese before the potato is cooked.”

  2. To make an unpleasant rasping sound, often as the result of rubbing against something

    “Listening to his teeth grate all day long drives me mad.”

Synonyms

grill

Words that rhyme with grates

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "grates"?▾

"Grates" has 2 syllables: grat · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "grates"?▾

The IPA transcription of "grates" is /ɡɹeɪts/.

What does "grates" mean?▾

Grates: A horizontal metal grill through which water, ash, or small objects can fall, while larger objects cannot

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