How to pronounce partisanship
Say it like PAR-tuh-zun-ship. Partisanship has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAR).
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- PAR
- tuh
- zun
- ship
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Partisanship 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.
- zunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- shipGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of partisanship
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 3.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: pah-tih-ZAN-ship.
What does partisanship mean?
- An inclination to be partisan or biased; partiality.
Where does partisanship come from?
From partisan + -ship.
Questions about saying partisanship
How do you pronounce partisanship?
Say PAR-tuh-zun-ship. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑrtəzənˌʃɪp/. In British English it is /ˌpɑːtɪˈzænʃɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in partisanship?
Partisanship has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAR). Broken into parts: PAR · tuh · zun · ship.
Is partisanship pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 3. The British form is /ˌpɑːtɪˈzænʃɪp/ (pah-tih-ZAN-ship).