How to Pronounce Skates

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/skeɪts/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “skates”

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

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

What does skates 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 skates

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 "skates"?▾

"Skates" has 2 syllables: skat · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "skates"?▾

The IPA transcription of "skates" is /skeɪts/.

What does "skates" mean?▾

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

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