How to Pronounce "roommates"
word
/ˈɹuˌmeɪts/
ROOM-mayts
/ɹˈuːmeɪts/
ROOM-mayts
Definition
People who live together and share the same room, apartment, or house, especially people who are not family members.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɹuˌmeɪts/
British English
/ɹˈuːmeɪts/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ROOM-mayts
UK
ROOM-mayts
Listen in Context
I have two roommates in my apartment.
My roommates help me clean the kitchen.
Sometimes roommates become close friends.
My roommates and I split the rent every month.