To pronounce "yates", say YAT-es — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
yates
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YAT-es
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"yates" has 2 syllables: yat-es. It rhymes with facilitates and traits, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: yeats — easy to mix up when writing.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Yates" has 2 syllables: yat · es.
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