How to pronounce associates
Say it like uh-SOH-see-uts. Associates has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOH).
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- uh
- SOH
- see
- uts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Associates pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- utsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of associates
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: uh-SOH-shih-ayts.
What does associates mean?
- plural of associate How to pronounce associate
- third-person singular simple present indicative of associate How to pronounce associate
Questions about saying associates
How do you pronounce associates?
Say uh-SOH-see-uts. The American pronunciation is /əˈsoʊsiəts/. In British English it is /əˈsəʊʃɪˌeɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in associates?
Associates has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOH). Broken into parts: uh · SOH · see · uts.
Is associates pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /əˈsəʊʃɪˌeɪts/ (uh-SOH-shih-ayts).