How to Pronounce “Participate”
To help you correctly pronounce the word “participate,” follow these simple steps:
- Start by saying the sound “P” as in “pet.”
- Next, pronounce the sound “AA” as in “father” or “car.”
- Then, move on to the sound “R” with a slight roll or tap of the tongue against the roof of your mouth.
- After that, say the sound “T” as in “top” or “time.”
- Continue by pronouncing the sound “IH” as in “sit” or “hit.”
- Next, say the sound “S” as in “sun” or “sister.”
- Lastly, end the word with the sound “Peyt” (pronounced like the letter “T”).
When combined, these sounds will pronounce “participate” correctly: paa-ti-si-peyt.
Remember to practice saying the word slowly at first, and then gradually increase the speed as you become more comfortable with its pronunciation.