How to Pronounce Participles

To pronounce "participles", say PART-ic-ipl-es — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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PART-ic-ipl-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “participles”

"participles" has 4 syllables: part-ic-ipl-es. It rhymes with ripples and nipples, if that helps it stick.

What does participles mean?

noun

  1. (grammar) A form of a verb that may function as an adjective or noun. English has two types of participles: the present participle and the past participle. In other languages, there are others, such as future, perfect, and future perfect participles.

Words that rhyme with participles

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Related words

participialsubstantivesattributivesprepositionsverbsadverbialsadjectivaladjectives

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "participles"?▾

"Participles" has 4 syllables: part · ic · ipl · es.

What does "participles" mean?▾

Participles: (grammar) A form of a verb that may function as an adjective or noun. English has two types of participles: the present participle and the past participle. In other languages, there are others, such as future, perfect, and future perfect participles.

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