How to pronounce parting
Say it like PAR-ting. Parting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAR).
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- PAR
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of parting
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAH-ting.
What does parting mean?
- The act of parting or dividing; division; separation.
- The state of being parted.
- A farewell, the act of departing politely.
- present participle and gerund of part How to pronounce part
Where does parting come from?
By surface analysis, part + -ing.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with parting
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Questions about saying parting
How do you pronounce parting?
Say PAR-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑrtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpɑːtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parting?
Parting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAR). Broken into parts: PAR · ting.
Is parting 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 /ˈpɑːtɪŋ/ (PAH-ting).