How to Pronounce Class

To pronounce "class", say CLASS — one syllable, IPA /klas/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/klas/

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💡 Tip for remembering “class”

"class" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with ass and pass, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: klas, klass — easy to mix up when writing.

What does class mean?

noun

  1. A group, collection, category or set sharing characteristics or attributes.

    “Often used to imply membership of a large class.”

  2. A social grouping, based on job, wealth, etc. In Britain, society is commonly split into three main classes; upper class, middle class and working class.

verb

  1. To assign to a class; to classify.

    “I would class this with most of the other mediocre works of the period.”

  2. To be grouped or classed.

adjective

  1. Great; fabulous

Words that rhyme with class

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

asspassimpassebrasscrassmassmorassjackasssurpassalaslastharass

Related words

categoryclassifyassortsortdivisionformcoursegrade

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "class"?▾

"Class" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "class"?▾

The IPA transcription of "class" is /klas/.

What does "class" mean?▾

Class: A group, collection, category or set sharing characteristics or attributes.

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