How to pronounce particulate
Say it like per-TIK-yuh-lut. Particulate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIK).
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- per
- TIK
- yuh
- lut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Particulate 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.
- lutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of particulate
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: pah-TIK-yuu-lit.
What does particulate mean?
- Composed of separate particles.“particulate air pollution”
- Pertaining to heritable characteristics which are attributable discretely to either one or another of an offspring's parents, rather than a blend of the two.
- Any solid or liquid in a subdivided state, especially one that exhibits special characteristics which are negligible in the bulk material.“Particulates in engine oil can abrade moving parts.”
- To reduce to particles, make particulate.
Where does particulate come from?
From New Latin particulātus (“divided into small parts”) (also particulāta (“small parts”), from its neuter plural), from Classical Latin particula (“particle”), from pars (“part, piece”) + -cula (diminutive suffix), + -ātus (-ate).
Words that rhyme with particulate
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Questions about saying particulate
How do you pronounce particulate?
Say per-TIK-yuh-lut. The American pronunciation is /pɚˈtɪkjələt/. In British English it is /pɑːˈtɪkjʊlɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in particulate?
Particulate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIK). Broken into parts: per · TIK · yuh · lut.
Is particulate 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 /pɑːˈtɪkjʊlɪt/ (pah-TIK-yuu-lit).