How to pronounce precipitated
Say it like prih-SIP-ih-tay-tid. Precipitated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIP).
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- prih
- SIP
- ih
- tay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Precipitated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of precipitated
- 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-tay-tid.
What does precipitated mean?
- Hastened; hurried.
- Deposited from a solution, vapor or state of suspension into gas.
- simple past and past participle of precipitate How to pronounce precipitate
Questions about saying precipitated
How do you pronounce precipitated?
Say prih-SIP-ih-tay-tid. The American pronunciation is /prɪˈsɪpɪˌteɪtɪd/. In British English it is /prɪˈsɪpɪˌteɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in precipitated?
Precipitated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIP). Broken into parts: prih · SIP · ih · tay · tid.
Is precipitated 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 /prɪˈsɪpɪˌteɪtɪd/ (prih-SIP-ih-tay-tid).