How to pronounce classmate
Say it like KLAS-mayt. Classmate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAS).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈklæˌsmeɪt/KLAS-mayt
UK British/ˈklɑːsmeɪt/KLAH-smayt
- KLAS
- mayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Classmate 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.
- maytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of classmate
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: KLAH-smayt.
What does classmate mean?
noun
- A student who is in the same class at school.“Danny and I have been classmates for five years, but I've never spoken to him outside of lessons.”
- A member of a different sort of class, such as locomotives etc.
Where does classmate come from?
From class + -mate.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- schoolmate
- schoolfellow
- class fellow
Questions about saying classmate
How do you pronounce classmate?
Say KLAS-mayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈklæˌsmeɪt/. In British English it is /ˈklɑːsmeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in classmate?
Classmate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAS). Broken into parts: KLAS · mayt.
Is classmate 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 /ˈklɑːsmeɪt/ (KLAH-smayt).