how to pronounce rites

/ˈɹaɪts/

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rites is pronounced in one syllable

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

“… enacted ancient rites which he described …”

meanings of rites

noun:

Plural of rite.

rites frequency in english - C2 level of CEFR

the word rites occurs in english on average 2.6 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.