How to Pronounce Mate

To pronounce "mate", say MAT-e — 2 syllables, IPA /meɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

4

Letters

/meɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “mate”

"mate" has 2 syllables: mat-e. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.

What does mate mean?

noun

  1. A fellow, comrade, colleague, partner or someone with whom something is shared, e.g. shipmate, classmate.
  2. (especially of a non-human animal) A breeding partner.

verb

  1. To match, fit together without space between.

    “The pieces of the puzzle mate perfectly.”

  2. To copulate.

Synonyms

buddyfellowferefriendpartnersircouplematchpair

Antonyms

demate

Words that rhyme with mate

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

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Related words

teammatematchpairpartnerconsortcouplespousecopulate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mate"?▾

"Mate" has 2 syllables: mat · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "mate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "mate" is /meɪt/.

What does "mate" mean?▾

Mate: A fellow, comrade, colleague, partner or someone with whom something is shared, e.g. shipmate, classmate.

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