How to pronounce participles
Say it like PAR-tih-sip-ulz. Participles has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAR).
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- PAR
- tih
- sip
- ulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Participles pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sipGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of participles
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAH-tih-sip-ulz.
What does participles mean?
- plural of participle How to pronounce participle
Questions about saying participles
How do you pronounce participles?
Say PAR-tih-sip-ulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑrtɪˌsɪpəlz/. In British English it is /ˈpɑːtɪˌsɪpəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in participles?
Participles has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAR). Broken into parts: PAR · tih · sip · ulz.
Is participles 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 /ˈpɑːtɪˌsɪpəlz/ (PAH-tih-sip-ulz).