How to Pronounce Prates

To pronounce "prates", say PRAT-es — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

PRAT-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “prates”

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

What does prates mean?

noun

  1. Talk to little purpose; trifling talk; unmeaningful loquacity.

verb

  1. To talk much and to little purpose; to be loquacious; to speak foolishly.

Synonyms

blabber

Words that rhyme with prates

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facilitatestraitsillustratesadvocatesindicatesculminatesresonatesradiatesvalidatesdissipateselaboratesnates

Related words

twaddleblabbergabblechatterprattlegibbermaundertittle-tattle

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "prates"?▾

"Prates" has 2 syllables: prat · es.

What does "prates" mean?▾

Prates: Talk to little purpose; trifling talk; unmeaningful loquacity.

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