How to pronounce partitions
Say it like par-TISH-unz. Partitions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TISH).
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- par
- TISH
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Partitions 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.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of partitions
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: pah-TISH-unz.
What does partitions mean?
- plural of partition How to pronounce partition
- third-person singular simple present indicative of partition How to pronounce partition
Questions about saying partitions
How do you pronounce partitions?
Say par-TISH-unz. The American pronunciation is /pɑrˈtɪʃənz/. In British English it is /pɑːˈtɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in partitions?
Partitions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TISH). Broken into parts: par · TISH · unz.
Is partitions 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 /pɑːˈtɪʃənz/ (pah-TISH-unz).