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  • 4 syllables
  • stressed syllable tic
  • 11 letters
Syllables
par-tic-i-pate: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. The final e is silent, so it doesn't add a syllable.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: par-TIC-i-pate. Lighter (secondary) stress on pate.
Pronunciation
/pɑrˈtɪsəˌpeɪt/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the third syllable from the end (2nd of 4), as in BEAU-ti-ful and pho-TOG-ra-phy. Words ending in -ity and -ical work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as par-ticipate, partic-ipate, partici-pate.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide participate into syllables?

participate divides as par-tic-i-pate. par-tic-i-pate: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. The final e is silent, so it doesn't add a syllable.

How many syllables are in participate?

Participate has 4 syllables (par-tic-i-pate).

Which syllable is stressed in participate?

The stressed syllable in participate is tic. The 2nd syllable is stressed: par-TIC-i-pate. Lighter (secondary) stress on pate.

How do you pronounce participate?

/pɑrˈtɪsəˌpeɪt/ in American English.