How to Pronounce "graduates"
word
GRAJ-oo-its (noun), GRAJ-oo-ayts (verb)
GRAJ-oo-its (noun), GRAJ-oo-ayts (verb)
Definition
People who have successfully completed a course of study, usually at a school, college, or university. Also the form of the verb 'graduate' meaning when someone finishes their studies.
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GRAJ-oo-its (noun), GRAJ-oo-ayts (verb)
UK
GRAJ-oo-its (noun), GRAJ-oo-ayts (verb)
Listen in Context
Many high school graduates apply to college each year.
The university held a ceremony for its new graduates.
Our school has over 200 graduates this year.
Every year, our company hires several recent graduates.