How to pronounce participant
Say it like par-TIS-uh-punt. Participant has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIS).
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- par
- TIS
- uh
- punt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Participant pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- parKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- TISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- puntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of participant
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: pah-TIS-ih-punt.
What does participant mean?
- someone who takes part in an activity“he was a major player in setting up the corporation”
- a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
Where does participant come from?
From stem of particip(ate) + -ant, borrowed from Middle French participant, from Latin participāns, present participle of participō; see participate.
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Questions about saying participant
How do you pronounce participant?
Say par-TIS-uh-punt. The American pronunciation is /pɑrˈtɪsəpənt/. In British English it is /pɑːˈtɪsɪpənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in participant?
Participant has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIS). Broken into parts: par · TIS · uh · punt.
Is participant pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /pɑːˈtɪsɪpənt/ (pah-TIS-ih-punt).