How to pronounce partita
Say it like par-TEE-tuh. Partita has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEE).
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- par
- TEE
- tuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Partita pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- parKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- TEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of partita
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: pah-TEE-tuh.
What does partita mean?
- A type of instrumental suite popular in the 18th century
Where does partita come from?
From Italian partita.
Words that rhyme with partita
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of partita.
Questions about saying partita
How do you pronounce partita?
Say par-TEE-tuh. The American pronunciation is /pɑrˈtitə/. In British English it is /pɑːˈtiːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in partita?
Partita has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEE). Broken into parts: par · TEE · tuh.
Is partita 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 /pɑːˈtiːtə/ (pah-TEE-tuh).