How to Pronounce Skate

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

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/skeɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “skate”

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

What does skate mean?

noun

  1. A light boot, fitted with a blade, used for ice skating.

noun

  1. A boot having small wheels or casters attached to its sole; used for roller skating

noun

  1. A runner or blade, usually of steel, with a frame shaped to fit the sole of a shoe, made to be fastened under the foot, and used for gliding on ice.
  2. The act of skateboarding

    “There's time for a quick skate before dinner.”

Synonyms

roller boot

Words that rhyme with skate

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "skate"?▾

"Skate" has 2 syllables: skat · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "skate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "skate" is /skeɪt/.

What does "skate" mean?▾

Skate: A light boot, fitted with a blade, used for ice skating.

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