How to Pronounce Oat

To pronounce "oat", say OAT — one syllable, IPA /əʊt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/əʊt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “oat”

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

What does oat mean?

noun

  1. Widely cultivated cereal grass, typically Avena sativa.

    “The main forms of oat are meal and bran.”

  2. Any of the numerous species, varieties, or cultivars of any of several similar grain plants in genus Avena.

    “The wild red oat is thought to be the ancestor of modern food oats.”

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Words that rhyme with oat

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promoteconnotefloatdenotemotescapegoatnoteanecdotecutthroatgloatremoteturncoat

Related words

oatmealcornbrangrainphytochromealotaotribunal

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "oat"?▾

"Oat" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "oat"?▾

The IPA transcription of "oat" is /əʊt/.

What does "oat" mean?▾

Oat: Widely cultivated cereal grass, typically Avena sativa.

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