How to Pronounce Pate

To pronounce "pate", say PAT-e — 2 syllables, IPA /peɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

4

Letters

/peɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pate”

"pate" has 2 syllables: pat-e. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.

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

What does pate mean?

noun

  1. (somewhat obsolete) The head, particularly the top or crown.

    “He had a shiny, bald pate.”

  2. Wit, cleverness, cognitive abilities.

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Words that rhyme with pate

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pate"?▾

"Pate" has 2 syllables: pat · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "pate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pate" is /peɪt/.

What does "pate" mean?▾

Pate: (somewhat obsolete) The head, particularly the top or crown.

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