How to Pronounce Rates

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

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ɹeɪts/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “rates”

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

What does rates mean?

noun

  1. The worth of something; value.
  2. The proportional relationship between one amount, value etc. and another.

    “At the height of his powers, he was producing pictures at the rate of four a year.”

verb

  1. To assign or be assigned a particular rank or level.

    “She is rated fourth in the country.”

  2. To evaluate or estimate the value of.

    “They rate his talents highly.”

verb

  1. To berate, scold.

Synonyms

rank

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Words that rhyme with rates

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

facilitatestraitsillustratesadvocatesindicatesculminatesresonatesradiatesvalidatesdissipateselaboratesnates

Related words

ordervaluedeservemeritgraderankplacepace

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rates"?▾

"Rates" has 2 syllables: rat · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "rates"?▾

The IPA transcription of "rates" is /ɹeɪts/.

What does "rates" mean?▾

Rates: The worth of something; value.

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