How to Pronounce "mate"
word
/ˈmeɪt/
mayt
/ˈmeɪt/
mayt
Definition
As a noun, 'mate' usually means a friend, partner, teammate, or person connected to you in some way. In some varieties of English, especially British and Australian English, it is also a common informal way to address someone, and in chess it refers to checkmate.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈmeɪt/
British English
/ˈmeɪt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
mayt
UK
mayt
Listen in Context
One more move and it's mate.
Tom is my mate from school.
Thanks, mate.
He's not just a coworker — he's a good mate.