How to Pronounce "precipitating"
word
pɹɪˈsɪpəˌteɪtɪŋ
pri-SIP-uh-tay-ting
pɹɪsˈɪpɪtˌeɪtɪŋ
pri-SIP-i-tay-ting
Definition
Causing something to happen suddenly or more quickly, especially an event or a process. In science, it can also mean causing a substance to separate from a solution as a solid.
IPA Transcription
American English
pɹɪˈsɪpəˌteɪtɪŋ
British English
pɹɪsˈɪpɪtˌeɪtɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pri-SIP-uh-tay-ting
UK
pri-SIP-i-tay-ting
Listen in Context
A sharp drop in temperature is precipitating the snowfall.
Stress can be a precipitating factor for illness.
The scientist is precipitating a solid from the solution.
Her sudden resignation ended up precipitating a crisis at the company.