How to pronounce precipitant
Say it like pree-SIP-uh-tunt. Precipitant has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIP).
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- pree
- SIP
- uh
- tunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Precipitant pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- preeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- SIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of precipitant
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: prih-SIP-ih-tunt.
What does precipitant mean?
- Inclined to make rapid decisions without due consideration; hasty, impulsive, rash.
- Of a fall: straight downwards; headlong.
- Acting, happening, or moving quickly; fast, rapid, swift; also, abrupt, sudden, unexpected.
- Something which causes or hastens the occurrence of an act or event; specifically (chiefly psychology), something which brings about a mental or physiological condition.
- A substance that, when added to a solution, causes a dissolved substance to form a precipitate.
Where does precipitant come from?
The adverb and noun are derived from the adjective.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with precipitant
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Questions about saying precipitant
How do you pronounce precipitant?
Say pree-SIP-uh-tunt. The American pronunciation is /priˈsɪpətənt/. In British English it is /prɪˈsɪpɪtənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in precipitant?
Precipitant has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIP). Broken into parts: pree · SIP · uh · tunt.
Is precipitant pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /prɪˈsɪpɪtənt/ (prih-SIP-ih-tunt).