How to pronounce parti
Say it like par-TEE. Parti has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEE).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce parti. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- par
- TEE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parti 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.
- TEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of parti
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAH-tee.
What does parti mean?
- The basic, central, or main concept, drawing, or scheme of an architectural design.
- Someone (especially a man) who is considered to be a good choice for marriage, because of wealth, status etc.
Where does parti come from?
From French parti.
Words that rhyme with parti
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of parti.
Words that sound like parti
Questions about saying parti
How do you pronounce parti?
Say par-TEE. The American pronunciation is /pɑrˈti/. In British English it is /ˈpɑːti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parti?
Parti has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEE). Broken into parts: par · TEE.
Is parti pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈpɑːti/ (PAH-tee).
What words sound the same as parti?
Parti sounds the same as party in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.