How to Pronounce Participatory

To pronounce "participatory", say PART-ic-ip-at-ory — 5 syllables, IPA /pɑː(ɹ)tɪsɪˈpeɪtəɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

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Letters

/pɑː(ɹ)tɪsɪˈpeɪtəɹi/

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💡 Tip for remembering “participatory”

"participatory" has 5 syllables: part-ic-ip-at-ory. It rhymes with repository and hoary, if that helps it stick.

What does participatory mean?

adjective

  1. Relating to participation.

    “participatory behavior”

  2. Open to participation.

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Words that rhyme with participatory

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

repositoryhoaryquarryallegorydesultorytransitoryambulatoryglorydilatoryaleatoryterritoryobligatory

Related words

democraticparticipativeparticipationparticipantinvolvementparticipateattendancehands-on

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "participatory"?▾

"Participatory" has 5 syllables: part · ic · ip · at · ory.

What is the IPA transcription of "participatory"?▾

The IPA transcription of "participatory" is /pɑː(ɹ)tɪsɪˈpeɪtəɹi/.

What does "participatory" mean?▾

Participatory: Relating to participation.

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