How to Pronounce Slate

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

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Syllables

Letters

/sleɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “slate”

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

What does slate mean?

noun

A fine-grained homogeneous sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanic ash which has been metamorphosed so that it cleaves easily into thin layers.
The bluish-grey colour of most slate.

adjective

Having the bluish-grey/gray colour of slate.

Synonyms

slate blue slate gray slate grey account bill

Words that rhyme with slate

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elucidate articulate desolate facilitate profligate explicate deliberate delineate ruminate innate cultivate state

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "slate"?▾

"Slate" has 2 syllables: slat · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "slate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "slate" is /sleɪt/.

What does "slate" mean?▾

Slate: A fine-grained homogeneous sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanic ash which has been metamorphosed so that it cleaves easily into thin layers.

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