How to pronounce inmates
Say it like IN-mayts. Inmates has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- mayts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inmates pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- INSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- maytsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of inmates
American and British speakers say inmates in essentially the same way: /ˈɪnˌmeɪts/ in the US and /ˈɪnˌmeɪts/ in the UK.
British respelling: IN-mayts.
What does inmates mean?
- plural of inmate How to pronounce inmate
Questions about saying inmates
How do you pronounce inmates?
Say IN-mayts. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪnˌmeɪts/. In British English it is /ˈɪnˌmeɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inmates?
Inmates has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · mayts.
Do Americans and Brits say inmates the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪnˌmeɪts/ and the British form is /ˈɪnˌmeɪts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.