How to Pronounce "bates"
word
/ˈbeɪts/
bayts
/bˈeɪts/
bayts
Definition
"Bates" is the third person singular form of the verb "bat" (to hit with a bat in sports), or the plural noun for "bat" (the sports equipment or the flying mammal).
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈbeɪts/
British English
/bˈeɪts/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
bayts
UK
bayts
Listen in Context
He bates the ball hard in cricket.
There are three bates in my bag.
Scientists study bates in the cave.
Whenever she bates, the crowd cheers so loudly.