How to pronounce particles
Say it like PAR-tuh-kulz. Particles has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAR).
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- PAR
- tuh
- kulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Particles 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of particles
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAH-tih-kulz.
What does particles mean?
- plural of particle How to pronounce particle
Questions about saying particles
How do you pronounce particles?
Say PAR-tuh-kulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑrtəkəlz/. In British English it is /ˈpɑːtɪkəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in particles?
Particles has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAR). Broken into parts: PAR · tuh · kulz.
Is particles 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 /ˈpɑːtɪkəlz/ (PAH-tih-kulz).