To pronounce "mates", say MAT-es — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
mates
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MAT-es
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"mates" has 2 syllables: mat-es. It rhymes with facilitates and traits, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Mates" has 2 syllables: mat · es.
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