How to Pronounce Hater

To pronounce "hater", say HAT-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈheɪtə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈheɪtə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hater”

"hater" has 2 syllables: hat-er. It rhymes with perpetrator and collaborator, if that helps it stick.

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

What does hater mean?

noun

  1. One who hates.
  2. One who expresses unfounded or inappropriate hatred or dislike, particularly if motivated by envy.

Synonyms

despiser

Antonyms

fanlover

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Words that rhyme with hater

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perpetratorcollaboratoroperatorfetorindicatorarbitratorcuratordictatoractivatorinnovatorinstigatormater

Related words

foeenemymisogynistbigothate-watcherwomanhaterdetesterabhorrer

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hater"?▾

"Hater" has 2 syllables: hat · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "hater"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hater" is /ˈheɪtə(ɹ)/.

What does "hater" mean?▾

Hater: One who hates.

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