How to Pronounce "precipitate"
word
pɹɪˈsɪpɪˌteɪt
pri-SIP-i-tayt
pɹəˈsɪpɪteɪt
pruh-SIP-i-tayt
Definition
To cause something to happen quickly or suddenly, or (in science) to form a solid from a liquid due to a chemical reaction.
IPA Transcription
American English
pɹɪˈsɪpɪˌteɪt
British English
pɹəˈsɪpɪteɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pri-SIP-i-tayt
UK
pruh-SIP-i-tayt
Listen in Context
His actions precipitated the crisis.
A solid will precipitate from the solution during this reaction.
She made a precipitate decision without thinking.
Don't precipitate things—wait until we have more information.