How to Pronounce Classes

To pronounce "classes", say CLASS-es — 2 syllables, IPA /klasɪz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/klasɪz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “classes”

"classes" has 2 syllables: class-es. It rhymes with molasses and eyeglasses, if that helps it stick.

What does classes 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.

noun

  1. A class or order; sort; kind.
  2. An ecclesiastical body or judicatory in certain churches, such as the Reformed Dutch. It is intermediate between the consistory and the synod, and corresponds to the presbytery in the Presbyterian church.

Words that rhyme with classes

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

molasseseyeglassesmassessurpassesfascesglassesgasesassesgrassesbrassesgassesbypasses

Related words

categoryclassifyassortsortdivisionformcoursegrade

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "classes"?▾

"Classes" has 2 syllables: class · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "classes"?▾

The IPA transcription of "classes" is /klasɪz/.

What does "classes" mean?▾

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

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