How to Pronounce Tater

To pronounce "tater", say TAT-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈteɪtə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈteɪtə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “tater”

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

What does tater mean?

noun

  1. A potato.

    “We ate them taters up real good.”

  2. A home run

Words that rhyme with tater

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

perpetratorcollaboratoroperatorfetorindicatorarbitratorcuratordictatoractivatorinnovatorinstigatormater

Related words

spudpotatomurphytatorpatatertetter

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tater"?▾

"Tater" has 2 syllables: tat · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "tater"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tater" is /ˈteɪtə/.

What does "tater" mean?▾

Tater: A potato.

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