To pronounce "greats", say GREATS — one syllable, IPA /ɡɹeɪts/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ɡɹeɪts/
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"greats" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with facilitates and traits, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: grates — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
“Newton and Einstein are two of the greats of the history of science.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Greats" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "greats" is /ɡɹeɪts/.
Greats: A person of major significance, accomplishment or acclaim.
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