How to pronounce participation
Say it like par-tis-uh-PAY-shun. Participation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (PAY).
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- par
- tis
- uh
- PAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Participation 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.
- tisGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of participation
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: pah-tis-ih-PAY-shun.
What does participation mean?
- the act of sharing in the activities of a group“the teacher tried to increase his students' engagement in class activities”
- the condition of sharing in common with others (as fellows or partners etc.)
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Words that rhyme with participation
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Questions about saying participation
How do you pronounce participation?
Say par-tis-uh-PAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /pɑrˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən/. In British English it is /pɑːˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in participation?
Participation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (PAY). Broken into parts: par · tis · uh · PAY · shun.
Is participation 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 /pɑːˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/ (pah-tis-ih-PAY-shun).