how to pronounce rates

/ˈɹɛɪts/

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rates is pronounced in one syllable

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An example use of rates in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… at these current rates the u.s is on …”

meanings of rates

noun:

Taxes, usually on property, levied by local government.
Plural of rate.

verb:

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of rate.

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