How to Pronounce "associates"
word
/əˈsoʊsiˌeɪts/, /əˈsoʊsiəts/, /əˈsoʊʃiˌeɪts/, /əˈsoʊʃiəts/
uh-SOH-see-ayts, uh-SOH-shee-ayts
/əˈsəʊsiˌeɪts/, /əˈsəʊsiəts/, /əˈsəʊʃiˌeɪts/, /əˈsəʊʃiəts/
uh-SOH-see-ayts, uh-SOH-shee-ayts
Definition
People that someone works with, spends time with, or is connected to in business or social settings.
IPA Transcription
American English
/əˈsoʊsiˌeɪts/, /əˈsoʊsiəts/, /əˈsoʊʃiˌeɪts/, /əˈsoʊʃiəts/
British English
/əˈsəʊsiˌeɪts/, /əˈsəʊsiəts/, /əˈsəʊʃiˌeɪts/, /əˈsəʊʃiəts/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-SOH-see-ayts, uh-SOH-shee-ayts
UK
uh-SOH-see-ayts, uh-SOH-shee-ayts
Listen in Context
She met with her associates at the office.
The manager trusts his associates to finish the work.
John and his associates opened a new shop.
I usually grab lunch with a few associates during the week.