How to pronounce parties
Say it like PAR-teez. Parties has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAR).
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- PAR
- teez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parties 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.
- teezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of parties
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAH-teez.
What does parties mean?
- plural of party How to pronounce party
- plural of partie (obsolete spelling of party)
- third-person singular simple present indicative of party How to pronounce party
Words that sound like parties
- party's
Questions about saying parties
How do you pronounce parties?
Say PAR-teez. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑrtiz/. In British English it is /ˈpɑːtiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parties?
Parties has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAR). Broken into parts: PAR · teez.
Is parties 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 /ˈpɑːtiz/ (PAH-teez).
What words sound the same as parties?
Parties sounds the same as party's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.