How to pronounce schoolmate
Say it like SKOOL-mayt. Schoolmate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOOL).
- SKOOL
- mayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Schoolmate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKOOLSay 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 schoolmate
American and British speakers say schoolmate in essentially the same way: /ˈskulˌmeɪt/ in the US and /ˈskuːlˌmeɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKOOL-mayt.
What does schoolmate mean?
- A person who was a fellow attendee at one's school.“I've lost touch with all my old schoolmates: I only see them at class reunions.”
- A schoolfriend; a friend from one's school.
Where does schoolmate come from?
From school + -mate.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying schoolmate
How do you pronounce schoolmate?
Say SKOOL-mayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈskulˌmeɪt/. In British English it is /ˈskuːlˌmeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in schoolmate?
Schoolmate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOOL). Broken into parts: SKOOL · mayt.
Do Americans and Brits say schoolmate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskulˌmeɪt/ and the British form is /ˈskuːlˌmeɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.