How to Pronounce Participate

To pronounce "participate", say PART-ic-ip-at-e — 5 syllables, IPA /pɑɹˈtɪsəˌpeɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

participate

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5

Syllables

11

Letters

/pɑɹˈtɪsəˌpeɪt/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/pɑːtˈɪsɪpˌeɪt/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “participate”

"participate" has 5 syllables: part-ic-ip-at-e. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.

What does participate mean?

verb

  1. To join in, to take part, to involve oneself (in something).
  2. To share, share in (something).

adjective

  1. Acting in common; participating.

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Words that rhyme with participate

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

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Related words

enterpartakeinvolvementparticipantparticipationparticipatorycontributeaccess

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "participate"?▾

"Participate" has 5 syllables: part · ic · ip · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "participate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "participate" is /pɑɹˈtɪsəˌpeɪt/.

What does "participate" mean?▾

Participate: To join in, to take part, to involve oneself (in something).

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