How to Pronounce Skater

To pronounce "skater", say SKAT-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈskeɪ.tə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈskeɪ.tə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “skater”

"skater" has 2 syllables: skat-er. It rhymes with perpetrator and collaborator, if that helps it stick.

What does skater mean?

noun

  1. A person who skates.
  2. A member of skateboarding subculture, characterized by dingy and baggy clothes, and often wallet chains.

Synonyms

fieldplayerwater strider

Words that rhyme with skater

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

perpetratorcollaboratoroperatorfetorindicatorarbitratorcuratordictatoractivatorinnovatorinstigatormater

Related words

skatingmarathonerathleteswimmerplayergolferslidecontestant

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "skater"?▾

"Skater" has 2 syllables: skat · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "skater"?▾

The IPA transcription of "skater" is /ˈskeɪ.tə(ɹ)/.

What does "skater" mean?▾

Skater: A person who skates.

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