How to pronounce participial
Say it like par-tih-SIP-ee-ul. Participial has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIP).
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- par
- tih
- SIP
- ee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Participial 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.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of participial
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: pah-tih-SIP-ee-ul.
What does participial mean?
- Of, relating to, or being a participle.
- A non-finite verb.
- A participial word.
Where does participial come from?
From Latin participiālis, from participium (“participle”).
Questions about saying participial
How do you pronounce participial?
Say par-tih-SIP-ee-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɑrtɪˈsɪpiəl/. In British English it is /ˌpɑːtɪˈsɪpiəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in participial?
Participial has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIP). Broken into parts: par · tih · SIP · ee · ul.
Is participial 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 /ˌpɑːtɪˈsɪpiəl/ (pah-tih-SIP-ee-ul).