How to pronounce participative
Say it like par-TIS-uh-puh-tiv. Participative has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIS).
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- par
- TIS
- uh
- puh
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Participative pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- parGive this part a little weight. 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.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of participative
- 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-uh-puh-tiv.
What does participative mean?
- That participates, or is capable of participating
Questions about saying participative
How do you pronounce participative?
Say par-TIS-uh-puh-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɑrˈtɪsəpətɪv/. In British English it is /ˌpɑːˈtɪsəpətɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in participative?
Participative has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIS). Broken into parts: par · TIS · uh · puh · tiv.
Is participative 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 /ˌpɑːˈtɪsəpətɪv/ (pah-TIS-uh-puh-tiv).