How to pronounce parted
Say it like PAR-tid. Parted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAR).
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- PAR
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of parted
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAH-tid.
What does parted mean?
- simple past and past participle of part How to pronounce part
- Separated; taken asunder.
- Having the specified number of parts.
- Deeply cleft.“a parted leaf”
Words that rhyme with parted
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of parted.
Questions about saying parted
How do you pronounce parted?
Say PAR-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑrtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈpɑːtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parted?
Parted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAR). Broken into parts: PAR · tid.
Is parted 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 /ˈpɑːtɪd/ (PAH-tid).