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How to pronounce:
participate
Phonetic Transcription:
pɑːˈtɪsɪpeɪt
Examples:
They like to participate in sporting events.
The participants there participate for varying and sundry reasons.
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Common mistakes of participate pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable as in "par-TIS-i-pate" /pɑːrˈtɪs.ɪ.peɪt/ (UK) or /pɑːrˈtɪs.ɪ.peɪt/ (US). Tip: Remember to stress the third syllable, "ci," to pronounce it correctly.
- Skipping syllables: Some may say "parti-pate" /ˈpɑːr.tɪ.peɪt/ (UK) or /ˈpɑːr.tɪ.peɪt/ (US), omitting the "ci" sound. Tip: Practice saying each syllable clearly: "par-tic-i-pate."
- Incorrect vowel sounds: The vowel in the second syllable is often mispronounced as "i" instead of the correct "ɪ." This can lead to saying "par-tis-i-pate." Tip: Focus on the "i" in "tic" sounding like "it."
- Overemphasizing the final "ate": Some speakers may overly stress the "ate" ending, making it sound like "par-tic-i-pay-t." Tip: Keep the ending light and quick, preserving the natural flow of "participate."
- Confusing similar words: People may confuse "participate" with "partake," leading to mispronunciation. Tip: Remember that "participate" has four syllables, while "partake" has only two.