How to Pronounce Classmates

To pronounce "classmates", say CLASSM-at-es — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈklɑːs.meɪts/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈklɑːs.meɪts/

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💡 Tip for remembering “classmates”

"classmates" has 3 syllables: classm-at-es. It rhymes with facilitates and traits, if that helps it stick.

What does classmates mean?

noun

  1. A student who is in the same class at school.

    “Danny and I have been classmates for five years, but I've never spoken to him outside of lessons.”

  2. (by extension) A member of a different sort of class, such as locomotives etc.

Words that rhyme with classmates

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

facilitatestraitsillustratesadvocatesindicatesculminatesresonatesradiatesvalidatesdissipateselaboratesnates

Related words

schoolfellowschoolmatealumnibrethrenbuddieschaptersclassco-workers

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "classmates"?▾

"Classmates" has 3 syllables: classm · at · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "classmates"?▾

The IPA transcription of "classmates" is /ˈklɑːs.meɪts/.

What does "classmates" mean?▾

Classmates: A student who is in the same class at school.

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