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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.