How to pronounce participating
Say it like par-TIS-uh-pay-ting. Participating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIS).
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- par
- TIS
- uh
- pay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Participating 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of participating
- 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-ting.
What does participating mean?
- taking part in an activity“an active member of the club”“he was politically active”
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Questions about saying participating
How do you pronounce participating?
Say par-TIS-uh-pay-ting. The American pronunciation is /pɑrˈtɪsəˌpeɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /pɑːˈtɪsɪˌpeɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in participating?
Participating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIS). Broken into parts: par · TIS · uh · pay · ting.
Is participating 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 /pɑːˈtɪsɪˌpeɪtɪŋ/ (pah-TIS-ih-pay-ting).