How to Pronounce "precipitated"
word
pɹɪˈsɪpɪˌteɪtɪd
pri-SIP-i-tay-tid
pɹɪsˈɪpɪtˌeɪtɪd
pri-SIP-i-tay-tid
Definition
Caused something to happen suddenly, often sooner than expected. Also used in science for when a solid forms from a solution.
IPA Transcription
American English
pɹɪˈsɪpɪˌteɪtɪd
British English
pɹɪsˈɪpɪtˌeɪtɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pri-SIP-i-tay-tid
UK
pri-SIP-i-tay-tid
Listen in Context
The heavy rainfall precipitated a flood in the town.
The argument precipitated his decision to leave.
A white solid precipitated from the chemical mixture.
His careless words precipitated a big family fight.