How to Pronounce "participate"
word
/pɑɹˈtɪsəˌpeɪt/
par-TI-suh-payt
/pɑːtˈɪsɪpˌeɪt/
pah-TI-si-payt
Definition
To take part in an activity, event, or group together with others.
IPA Transcription
American English
/pɑɹˈtɪsəˌpeɪt/
British English
/pɑːtˈɪsɪpˌeɪt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
par-TI-suh-payt
UK
pah-TI-si-payt
Listen in Context
Many people participate in the annual festival.
Students are encouraged to participate in class.
Did you participate in the meeting yesterday?
I don’t always participate in group discussions, but I try to listen carefully.