How to Pronounce Plates

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/pleɪts/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “plates”

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

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

What does plates mean?

noun

  1. A slightly curved but almost flat dish from which food is served or eaten.

    “I filled my plate from the bountiful table.”

  2. Such dishes collectively.

verb

  1. To cover the surface material of an object with a thin coat of another material, usually a metal.

    “This ring is plated with a thin layer of gold.”

  2. To place the various elements of a meal on the diner's plate prior to serving.

    “After preparation, the chef will plate the dish.”

noun

  1. Precious metal, especially silver.

Words that rhyme with plates

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

facilitatestraitsillustratesadvocatesindicatesculminatesresonatesradiatesvalidatesdissipateselaboratesnates

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "plates"?▾

"Plates" has 2 syllables: plat · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "plates"?▾

The IPA transcription of "plates" is /pleɪts/.

What does "plates" mean?▾

Plates: A slightly curved but almost flat dish from which food is served or eaten.

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