How to pronounce partheneia
Say it like par-thuh-NEE-uh. Partheneia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEE).
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- par
- thuh
- NEE
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Partheneia 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.
- thuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of partheneia
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: pah-thuh-NEE-uh.
What does partheneia mean?
- Greek lyric poems sung by choruses of maidens at festivals.
Words that rhyme with partheneia
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of partheneia.
Questions about saying partheneia
How do you pronounce partheneia?
Say par-thuh-NEE-uh. The American pronunciation is /pɑrθəˈniə/. In British English it is /pɑːθəˈniːə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in partheneia?
Partheneia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEE). Broken into parts: par · thuh · NEE · uh.
Is partheneia 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 /pɑːθəˈniːə/ (pah-thuh-NEE-uh).