How to pronounce partisans
Say it like PAR-tuh-zunz. Partisans has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAR).
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- PAR
- tuh
- zunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Partisans 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- zunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of partisans
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAH-tuh-zunz.
What does partisans mean?
- plural of partisan How to pronounce partisan
Questions about saying partisans
How do you pronounce partisans?
Say PAR-tuh-zunz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑrtəzənz/. In British English it is /ˈpɑːtəzənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in partisans?
Partisans has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAR). Broken into parts: PAR · tuh · zunz.
Is partisans 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 /ˈpɑːtəzənz/ (PAH-tuh-zunz).