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participant
Definition:
(nou) someone who takes part in an activity (nou) a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
Phonetic Transcription:
pɑːˈtɪsɪpənt
Examples:
The man is the active participant while the woman is passive.
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Common mistakes of participant pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many speakers incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "par-TI-ci-pant" [pɑrˈtɪsɪpənt]. The correct stress is on the third syllable: "par-ti-CI-pant" [pɑrˈtɪsɪpənt] in US English and [pɑːˈtɪsɪpənt] in UK English. Tip: Focus on emphasizing "CI" when pronouncing "participant".
- Vowel sounds: Some may pronounce the "a" in "participant" as a long "a," leading to "parti-cipant." The correct pronunciation has a short "a" sound as in "cat." Tip: Practice saying "part" with a short "a" to improve clarity.
- Ending consonants: A common mistake is to omit the final "t," resulting in "participant" sounding like "participan." This can confuse listeners. Tip: Make sure to clearly articulate the "t" at the end of "participant."
- Syllable count: Some people may reduce the syllables in "participant" to three, saying "par-tic-pant." The word has four syllables. Tip: Break it down into "par-ti-ci-pant" to ensure you pronounce all syllables correctly.
- Linking sounds: When saying "participant" quickly, some may blend the sounds, making it sound like "par-tici-pant." This can make the word unclear. Tip: Practice saying "participant" slowly to maintain clear pronunciation of each syllable.