How to pronounce partitioning
Say it like par-TISH-uh-ning. Partitioning has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TISH).
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- par
- TISH
- uh
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Partitioning 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.
- TISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of partitioning
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: pah-TISH-uh-ning.
What does partitioning mean?
- present participle and gerund of partition How to pronounce partition
- The act or result of dividing into partitions; an arrangement of partitions.
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Words that rhyme with partitioning
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Questions about saying partitioning
How do you pronounce partitioning?
Say par-TISH-uh-ning. The American pronunciation is /pɑrˈtɪʃənɪŋ/. In British English it is /pɑːˈtɪʃənɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in partitioning?
Partitioning has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TISH). Broken into parts: par · TISH · uh · ning.
Is partitioning 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 /pɑːˈtɪʃənɪŋ/ (pah-TISH-uh-ning).