How to pronounce partiality
Say it like par-shee-AL-ih-tee. Partiality has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AL).
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- par
- shee
- AL
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Partiality 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.
- sheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of partiality
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: pah-shee-AL-ih-tee.
What does partiality mean?
- Preference, bias in favor of, tendency.“The judge's partiality towards the defendant caused him to be replaced, with someone who was apparently more neutral.”
- The quality of being partial or incomplete.
Where does partiality come from?
From Middle English parcialite, parcialtee, parcyalte, partialte, percialite, from Middle French partialité and its etymon Medieval Latin partiālitās.
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Words that rhyme with partiality
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Questions about saying partiality
How do you pronounce partiality?
Say par-shee-AL-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /pɑrʃiˈælɪti/. In British English it is /pɑːʃiˈælɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in partiality?
Partiality has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AL). Broken into parts: par · shee · AL · ih · tee.
Is partiality 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 /pɑːʃiˈælɪti/ (pah-shee-AL-ih-tee).