How to pronounce participated
Say it like par-TIS-uh-pay-tid. Participated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIS).
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- par
- TIS
- uh
- pay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Participated 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.
- payGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of participated
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: pah-TIS-ih-pay-tid.
What does participated mean?
- simple past and past participle of participate How to pronounce participate
Words that rhyme with participated
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Questions about saying participated
How do you pronounce participated?
Say par-TIS-uh-pay-tid. The American pronunciation is /pɑrˈtɪsəˌpeɪtɪd/. In British English it is /pɑːˈtɪsɪˌpeɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in participated?
Participated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIS). Broken into parts: par · TIS · uh · pay · tid.
Is participated 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 /pɑːˈtɪsɪˌpeɪtɪd/ (pah-TIS-ih-pay-tid).