How to pronounce partake
Say it like par-TAYK. Partake has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAYK).
- par
- TAYK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Partake pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- parKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- TAYKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of partake
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: pah-TAYK.
What does partake mean?
- To take part in an activity; to participate.
- To take a share or portion.“Will you partake of some food?”
Where does partake come from?
Back-formation from Middle English part-takinge, part-takynge (“a sharing; partaking”), a calque of Latin particeps (“participating”); equivalent to part + take.
Words that rhyme with partake
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of partake.
Questions about saying partake
How do you pronounce partake?
Say par-TAYK. The American pronunciation is /pɑrˈteɪk/. In British English it is /pɑːˈteɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in partake?
Partake has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAYK). Broken into parts: par · TAYK.
Is partake pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /pɑːˈteɪk/ (pah-TAYK).