How to Pronounce Hates

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

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Syllables

5

Letters

/heɪts/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hates”

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

What does hates mean?

noun

  1. An object of hatred.

    “One of my pet hates is traffic wardens.”

  2. Hatred.

    “He gave me a look filled with pure hate.”

verb

  1. To dislike intensely or greatly.
  2. To experience hatred.

    “Do not fear; he who fears hates; he who hates kills. — attributed to Gandhi”

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Words that rhyme with hates

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facilitatestraitsillustratesadvocatesindicatesculminatesresonatesradiatesvalidatesdissipateselaboratesnates

Related words

hatreddetestabhorscoercesdespisesdetestsgutslikes

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hates"?▾

"Hates" has 2 syllables: hat · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "hates"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hates" is /heɪts/.

What does "hates" mean?▾

Hates: An object of hatred.

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