how to pronounce classes

/ˈklæsəz/

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classes is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of classes in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… series of about 12 classes every year …”

meanings of classes

noun:

Plural of class.
Plural of classis.

verb:

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of class.

classes frequency in english - B1 level of CEFR

the word classes occurs in english on average 58.5 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for B1 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.