How to pronounce classmates
Say it like KLAS-mayts. Classmates has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAS).
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US American/ˈklæˌsmeɪts/KLAS-mayts
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- KLAS
- mayts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Classmates 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.
- maytsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
What does classmates mean?
noun
- plural of classmate How to pronounce classmate
Questions about saying classmates
How do you pronounce classmates?
Say KLAS-mayts. The American pronunciation is /ˈklæˌsmeɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in classmates?
Classmates has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAS). Broken into parts: KLAS · mayts.