How to Pronounce Hat

To pronounce "hat", say HAT — one syllable, IPA /[hat]/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

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💡 Tip for remembering “hat”

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

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

What does hat mean?

noun

  1. A covering for the head, often in the approximate form of a cone or a cylinder closed at its top end, and sometimes having a brim and other decoration.
  2. A particular role or capacity that a person might fill.

verb

  1. To place a hat on.
  2. To appoint as cardinal.

Synonyms

gold hatbandtuft

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Words that rhyme with hat

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flatcatcaveatbratpatcombatslatthatratdiplomatfatautocrat

Related words

chapeaulidfedoraberetsombrerobeanieheaddressbonnet

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hat"?▾

"Hat" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "hat"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hat" is /[hat]/.

What does "hat" mean?▾

Hat: A covering for the head, often in the approximate form of a cone or a cylinder closed at its top end, and sometimes having a brim and other decoration.

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