How to Pronounce "athletes"
word
/ˈæθˌɫits/
ATH-leets
/ˈæθliːts/
ATH-leets
Definition
People who train and compete in sports or physical activities, often professionally or at a high level.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈæθˌɫits/
British English
/ˈæθliːts/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ATH-leets
UK
ATH-leets
Listen in Context
The athletes ran very fast in the race.
Many athletes go to the Olympics every four years.
Young athletes practice hard every day.
All the athletes were nervous before the final event.