How to pronounce partible
Say it like PAR-tih-bul. Partible has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAR).
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- PAR
- tih
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Partible 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.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of partible
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAH-tih-bul.
What does partible mean?
- Divisible, able to be divided or partitioned.
- Of property: that can be divided between heirs on inheritance.
- Relating to an inheritance system based on such division.
Where does partible come from?
Borrowed from Late Latin partibilis, from Latin partiō (“to share, divide”).
Questions about saying partible
How do you pronounce partible?
Say PAR-tih-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑrtɪbəl/. In British English it is /ˈpɑːtɪbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in partible?
Partible has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAR). Broken into parts: PAR · tih · bul.
Is partible 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 /ˈpɑːtɪbəl/ (PAH-tih-bul).