How to Pronounce "inmates"
word
/ˈɪnˌmeɪts/
IN-mayts
/ˈɪnmeɪts/
IN-mayts
Definition
People who are kept in a prison or jail because they have been found guilty of a crime or are waiting for trial.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɪnˌmeɪts/
British English
/ˈɪnmeɪts/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
IN-mayts
UK
IN-mayts
Listen in Context
The inmates eat breakfast at 7 a.m. every day.
Some inmates are allowed to work in the prison kitchen.
The prison has 500 inmates at the moment.
Many inmates take classes to learn new skills while serving time.