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Classmate: how to say it, spell it and use it

classmate

/ˈklæsmeɪt/

Short answer

The English word classmate is pronounced /ˈklæsmeɪt/. It is spelled C-L-A-S-S-M-A-T-E and has 9 letters. With a or an: a classmate. The plural is classmates.

Example sentence

My classmate sits next to me.

Key facts

English
classmate
Pronunciation
/ˈklæsmeɪt/
With a or an
a classmate
Plural
classmates
Spelling
C-L-A-S-S-M-A-T-E
Number of letters
9
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How do you pronounce classmate?

Classmate is pronounced /ˈklæsmeɪt/. Press the listen button on this page to hear it.

How do you spell classmate?

Classmate is spelled C-L-A-S-S-M-A-T-E. It has 9 letters.

What is the plural of classmate?

The plural of classmate is classmates.

Do you say a or an before classmate?

Say a classmate.

How do you use classmate in a sentence?

For example: My classmate sits next to me.

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