How to Pronounce Moats

To pronounce "moats", say MOATS — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

MOATS

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💡 Tip for remembering “moats”

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

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

What does moats mean?

noun

  1. A deep, wide defensive ditch, normally filled with water, surrounding a fortified habitation.
  2. An aspect of a business which makes it more "defensible" from competitors, either because of the nature of its products, services, franchise or other reason.

Synonyms

fosse

Words that rhyme with moats

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

anecdotesconnotesdenotesquotespromotesgoatstoteskeynotesmotesbanknotesdotesraincoats

Related words

fossefossesmooringmoakmoorsmoosmowatmoor

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "moats"?▾

"Moats" has one syllable.

What does "moats" mean?▾

Moats: A deep, wide defensive ditch, normally filled with water, surrounding a fortified habitation.

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