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How to pronounce "participate"

participate

Verb
American
/pɑrˈtɪsɪˌpeɪt/

Syllable Breakdown

par tic i pate

How natives say participate

British
/pɑːˈtɪsɪpeɪt/

Syllable Breakdown

par tic i pate

How natives say participate

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Begin with 'par', similar to 'par' in 'particular'.

  • Next is 'tic', like 'tic' in 'ticket'.

  • Continue with 'i', a short 'i' sound.

  • Finish with 'pate', like 'ate' preceded by a 'p'.

Common Mistakes

  • par-ti-ci-put (par-tic-i-pate)

  • part-ti-ci-pate (par-tic-i-pate)

  • pa-tic-i-pate (par-tic-i-pate)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with 'par', similar to 'par' in 'party'.

  • Next is 'tic', same as 'tic' in 'ticket'.

  • Continue with 'i', a short 'i' sound.

  • Finish with 'pate', with a slightly longer 'a' sound than in AmE.

common mistakes

  • same as American

  • same as American

  • same as American

FAQ

Where is the stress in 'participate'?

Stress is on the 'tic' syllable.

Is there a silent letter?

No, all letters are pronounced.

Does 'participate' rhyme with another word?

Yes, it rhymes with 'complicate'.

Definition

participate

To take part in an activity or event.

Word Family

participant

/pɑrˈtɪsɪpənt/

noun

A person who takes part in something

Example: She is a participant in the event.

participation

/pɑrˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/

noun

The action of taking part

Example: Participation is important.

participatory

/pɑrˈtɪsɪpətɔri/

adjective

Involving participation

Example: It is a participatory activity.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Emphasis is different in 'participant' on 'ti'.

Additional 'ay' sound in 'participation'.

Slight stress shift in 'participatory'.

Pro Tips

Break it down

Pronounce each syllable separately, then join them.

Focus on stress

Make sure to emphasize the second syllable.

Nearby Words

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/ˈtʃær.ɪ.tə.bəl/

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/ˈtʃær.ɪ.ti/

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/ˈsɪtɪzən/

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/ˈsɪti/

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/ˈsɪvɪk/

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