How to Pronounce Slates

To pronounce "slates", say SLAT-es — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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💡 Tip for remembering “slates”

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

What does slates 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.

verb

To cover with slate.
“The old church ledgers show that the roof was slated in 1775.”
To criticise harshly.
“The play was slated by the critics.”

Synonyms

slate blue slate gray slate grey account bill

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Words that rhyme with slates

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facilitates traits illustrates advocates indicates culminates resonates radiates validates dissipates elaborates nates

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "slates"?▾

"Slates" has 2 syllables: slat · es.

What does "slates" mean?▾

Slates: 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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