How to pronounce participations
Say it like par-tis-uh-PAY-shunz. Participations has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (PAY).
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- par
- tis
- uh
- PAY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Participations 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.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of participations
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: pah-tis-uh-PAY-shunz.
What does participations mean?
- plural of participation How to pronounce participation
Words that rhyme with participations
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of participations.
Questions about saying participations
How do you pronounce participations?
Say par-tis-uh-PAY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /pɑrˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃənz/. In British English it is /pɑːˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in participations?
Participations has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (PAY). Broken into parts: par · tis · uh · PAY · shunz.
Is participations 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 /pɑːˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃənz/ (pah-tis-uh-PAY-shunz).