How to pronounce particulars
Say it like per-TIK-yuh-lerz. Particulars has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIK).
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- per
- TIK
- yuh
- lerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Particulars pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- TIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of particulars
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: puh-TIK-yuh-luz.
What does particulars mean?
- plural of particular How to pronounce particular
- The details or specifics of something.“The overall plan is well understood, but we still have to work out the particulars.”
Questions about saying particulars
How do you pronounce particulars?
Say per-TIK-yuh-lerz. The American pronunciation is /pɚˈtɪkjəlɚz/. In British English it is /pəˈtɪkjələz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in particulars?
Particulars has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIK). Broken into parts: per · TIK · yuh · lerz.
Is particulars 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 /pəˈtɪkjələz/ (puh-TIK-yuh-luz).