How to Pronounce Third-rate

To pronounce "third-rate", say THIRDR-at-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

THIRDR-at-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “third-rate”

"third-rate" has 3 syllables: thirdr-at-e.

What does third-rate mean?

noun

  1. A British ship-of-the-line with 64 to 80 guns divided across two gun decks.

adjective

  1. Of lesser value or quality than second-rate.
  2. Describing a British ship-of-the-line with 64 to 80 guns divided across two gun decks.

Related words

inferiorthird-classsecond-ratefirst-ratesixth-ratefifth-ratelieutenantpetit

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How many syllables are in "third-rate"?▾

"Third-rate" has 3 syllables: thirdr · at · e.

What does "third-rate" mean?▾

Third-rate: A British ship-of-the-line with 64 to 80 guns divided across two gun decks.

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