How to pronounce participatory
Say it like par-TIS-uh-puh-tor-ee. Participatory has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIS).
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- par
- TIS
- uh
- puh
- tor
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Participatory 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.
- torGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of participatory
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: pah-TIS-ih-puh-tuh-ree.
What does participatory mean?
- Relating to participation.“participatory behavior”
- Open to participation.
Where does participatory come from?
From participate + -ory.
Questions about saying participatory
How do you pronounce participatory?
Say par-TIS-uh-puh-tor-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɑrˈtɪsəpəˌtɔri/. In British English it is /pɑːˈtɪsɪpətəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in participatory?
Participatory has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIS). Broken into parts: par · TIS · uh · puh · tor · ee.
Is participatory 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 /pɑːˈtɪsɪpətəri/ (pah-TIS-ih-puh-tuh-ree).