How to Pronounce Oats

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

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Letters

/ˈəʊts/

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💡 Tip for remembering “oats”

"oats" 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: oates — easy to mix up when writing.

What does oats 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.”

noun

  1. A mass of oat plants (genus Avena, especially Avena sativa).

    “Oats are in the north corner of the farm.”

  2. Seeds of an oat plant, especially prepared as food.

    “Oats are good for you.”

Synonyms

haver

Words that rhyme with oats

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

anecdotesconnotesdenotesquotespromotesgoatstoteskeynotesmotesbanknotesdotesraincoats

Related words

maizeoatmealcorngritsgrainsavenacerealsgroats

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "oats"?▾

"Oats" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "oats"?▾

The IPA transcription of "oats" is /ˈəʊts/.

What does "oats" mean?▾

Oats: Widely cultivated cereal grass, typically Avena sativa.

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