How to pronounce roommate
Say it like ROO-mayt. Roommate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO).
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- ROO
- mayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Roommate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- maytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of roommate
American and British speakers say roommate in essentially the same way: /ˈruˌmeɪt/ in the US and /ˈruːˌmeɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ROO-mayt.
What does roommate mean?
- an associate who shares a room with you
Where does roommate come from?
From room + -mate.
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Questions about saying roommate
How do you pronounce roommate?
Say ROO-mayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈruˌmeɪt/. In British English it is /ˈruːˌmeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in roommate?
Roommate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO). Broken into parts: ROO · mayt.
Do Americans and Brits say roommate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈruˌmeɪt/ and the British form is /ˈruːˌmeɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.