How to pronounce participator
Say it like par-TIS-uh-pay-ter. Participator has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIS).
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- par
- TIS
- uh
- pay
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Participator 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of participator
- 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-pay-tuh.
What does participator mean?
- one who participates, a participant
Questions about saying participator
How do you pronounce participator?
Say par-TIS-uh-pay-ter. The American pronunciation is /pɑrˈtɪsəˌpeɪtɚ/. In British English it is /pɑːˈtɪsəˌpeɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in participator?
Participator has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIS). Broken into parts: par · TIS · uh · pay · ter.
Is participator 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 /pɑːˈtɪsəˌpeɪtə/ (pah-TIS-uh-pay-tuh).