How to pronounce partner
Say it like PART-ner. Partner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PART).
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- PART
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Partner pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PARTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of partner
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAHT-nuh.
What does partner mean?
- a person's partner in marriage
- an associate in an activity or endeavor or sphere of common interest“the musician and the librettist were collaborators”“sexual partners”
- a person who is a member of a partnership
- provide with a partner
- act as a partner“Astaire partnered Rogers”
Where does partner come from?
From Middle English partener, partiner, alteration (due to Middle English part) of Middle English parcener, from Old French parçonier, parçonneour (“joint heir”) from parçon (“partition”), from Latin partītiōnem, singular accusative of partītiō (“portion”).
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Questions about saying partner
How do you pronounce partner?
Say PART-ner. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑrtnɚ/. In British English it is /ˈpɑːtnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in partner?
Partner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PART). Broken into parts: PART · ner.
Is partner 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 /ˈpɑːtnə/ (PAHT-nuh).