How to Pronounce Associates

To pronounce "associates", say ASS-oc-iat-es — 4 syllables, IPA /əˈsəʊsi.əts/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/əˈsəʊsi.əts/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “associates”

"associates" has 4 syllables: ass-oc-iat-es. It rhymes with facilitates and traits, if that helps it stick.

What does associates mean?

noun

  1. A person united with another or others in an act, enterprise, or business; a partner.
  2. Somebody with whom one works, coworker, colleague.

verb

  1. To join in or form a league, union, or association.
  2. To spend time socially; keep company.

    “She associates with her coworkers on weekends.”

Synonyms

attachjoinput togetherunite

Antonyms

disassociate

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Words that rhyme with associates

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facilitatestraitsillustratesadvocatesindicatesculminatesresonatesradiatesvalidatesdissipateselaboratesnates

Related words

consociateassortlinkconnectfellowcomradecompanionsubordinate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "associates"?▾

"Associates" has 4 syllables: ass · oc · iat · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "associates"?▾

The IPA transcription of "associates" is /əˈsəʊsi.əts/.

What does "associates" mean?▾

Associates: A person united with another or others in an act, enterprise, or business; a partner.

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