How to Pronounce Participates

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

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Syllables

Letters

PART-ic-ip-at-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “participates”

"participates" has 5 syllables: part-ic-ip-at-es. It rhymes with facilitates and traits, if that helps it stick.

What does participates mean?

verb

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

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Words that rhyme with participates

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facilitates traits illustrates advocates indicates culminates resonates radiates validates dissipates elaborates nates

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "participates"?▾

"Participates" has 5 syllables: part · ic · ip · at · es.

What does "participates" mean?▾

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

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