How to pronounce participants
Say it like par-TIS-uh-punts. Participants has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIS).
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- par
- TIS
- uh
- punts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Participants 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.
- puntsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of participants
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: pah-TIS-ih-punts.
What does participants mean?
- plural of participant How to pronounce participant
Questions about saying participants
How do you pronounce participants?
Say par-TIS-uh-punts. The American pronunciation is /pɑrˈtɪsəpənts/. In British English it is /pɑːˈtɪsɪpənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in participants?
Participants has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIS). Broken into parts: par · TIS · uh · punts.
Is participants 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 /pɑːˈtɪsɪpənts/ (pah-TIS-ih-punts).