How to pronounce roommates
Say it like ROO-mayts. Roommates has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO).
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- ROO
- mayts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Roommates 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.
- maytsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of roommates
American and British speakers say roommates in essentially the same way: /ˈruˌmeɪts/ in the US and /ˈruːˌmeɪts/ in the UK.
British respelling: ROO-mayts.
What does roommates mean?
- plural of roommate How to pronounce roommate
Questions about saying roommates
How do you pronounce roommates?
Say ROO-mayts. The American pronunciation is /ˈruˌmeɪts/. In British English it is /ˈruːˌmeɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in roommates?
Roommates has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO). Broken into parts: ROO · mayts.
Do Americans and Brits say roommates the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈruˌmeɪts/ and the British form is /ˈruːˌmeɪts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.