How to pronounce vat

Say it like this: /ˈvæt/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/ˈvæt/

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What does vat mean?

nounA large tub, such as is used for making wine or for tanning.

“a vat of liquid”

A square, hollow place on the back of a calcining furnace, where tin ore is laid to dry.

A vessel for holding holy water.

verbTo put into a vat.

To blend (wines or spirits) in a vat; figuratively, to mix or blend elements as if with wines or spirits.

adjDesignating a vat dye.

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