How to Pronounce "grates"
word
ˈɡɹeɪts
GRAYTS
ɡɹˈeɪts
GRAYTS
Definition
'Grates' is the plural of 'grate', meaning metal covers over holes (like street drains), and also the third-person singular or plural of the verb 'to grate', which means to shred food or to make an unpleasant, harsh sound.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɹeɪts
British English
ɡɹˈeɪts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GRAYTS
UK
GRAYTS
Listen in Context
The street has metal grates over the drains.
She grates the cheese for the pizza.
The sound of chalk on the board grates on my ears.
Don’t forget to clean the grates in the fireplace after using it.