How to pronounce classes
Say it like KLAS-uz. Classes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAS).
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- KLAS
- uz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Classes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of classes
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: KLAH-siz.
What does classes mean?
- plural of class How to pronounce class
- plural of classis How to pronounce classis
- third-person singular simple present indicative of class How to pronounce class
Words that rhyme with classes
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of classes.
Questions about saying classes
How do you pronounce classes?
Say KLAS-uz. The American pronunciation is /ˈklæsəz/. In British English it is /ˈklɑːsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in classes?
Classes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAS). Broken into parts: KLAS · uz.
Is classes pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /ˈklɑːsɪz/ (KLAH-siz).