Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

spats

/spæts/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.45 in modern English

Syllables
spats
IPA
/spæts/
7
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
1
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A stiff legging worn over the instep and ankles of a shoe.

noun

A similar device for horses.

noun

Long hair on front of lower legs of heavier horses (over the hooves), especially draft horses, notably the Clydesdale breed.

noun

Form-fitting shorts covering the waist to mid- or lower thigh usually worn for athletic events; compression shorts.

noun

plural of spat

verb

third-person singular simple present indicative of spat

Etymology

Clipping of spatterdashes.

Frequently Paired Words

gaiter

Antonyms

feather feathers feathering horsefeathers

Rhymes With

that's cats stats rats congrats hats bats flats fats mats katz chats

Questions

How do you pronounce spats?
The recorded pronunciation is /spæts/.
What does spats mean?
A stiff legging worn over the instep and ankles of a shoe.
Where does spats come from?
Clipping of spatterdashes.

How to pronounce spats

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  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/spæts/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “spats” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.