How to Pronounce Straits

To pronounce "straits", say STRAITS — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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💡 Tip for remembering “straits”

"straits" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with facilitates and traits, if that helps it stick.

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

What does straits mean?

noun

  1. A narrow channel of water connecting two larger bodies of water.

    “The Strait of Gibraltar”

  2. A narrow pass, passage or street.

verb

  1. To confine; put to difficulties.
  2. To tighten.

Words that rhyme with straits

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

facilitatestraitsillustratesadvocatesindicatesculminatesresonatesradiatesvalidatesdissipateselaboratesnates

Related words

headpassgibraltarbungohaechannelsseamarine

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "straits"?▾

"Straits" has one syllable.

What does "straits" mean?▾

Straits: A narrow channel of water connecting two larger bodies of water.

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