How to pronounce particulates
Say it like par-TIK-yuh-luts. Particulates has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIK).
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- par
- TIK
- yuh
- luts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Particulates 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.
- 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.
- lutsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of particulates
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: pah-TIK-yuh-luts.
What does particulates mean?
- plural of particulate (“solid or liquid in a subdivided state”). How to pronounce particulate
- third-person singular simple present indicative of particulate How to pronounce particulate
Questions about saying particulates
How do you pronounce particulates?
Say par-TIK-yuh-luts. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɑrˈtɪkjələts/. In British English it is /ˌpɑːˈtɪkjələts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in particulates?
Particulates has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIK). Broken into parts: par · TIK · yuh · luts.
Is particulates 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 /ˌpɑːˈtɪkjələts/ (pah-TIK-yuh-luts).