Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

rater

/ˈɹeɪtə(ɹ)/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.30 in modern English

Syllables
rater
IPA
/ˈɹeɪtə(ɹ)/
5
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
2
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

One who provides a rating or assessment.

noun

One who rates or scolds.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From rate (“to appraise”) + -er.

Word Breakdown

Inflected Forms

raters (plural)

Derived Forms

interrater intrarater

Phrases

first-rater second-rater

Frequently Paired Words

first-rater second-rater berate

Rhymes With

later greater creator traitor translator dictator waiter cater crater curator slater skater

Questions

How do you pronounce rater?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɹeɪtə(ɹ)/.
What does rater mean?
One who provides a rating or assessment.
Where does rater come from?
From rate (“to appraise”) + -er.

How to pronounce rater

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “rater”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈɹeɪtə(ɹ)/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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