How to pronounce partnering
Say it like PART-nuh-ring. Partnering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PART).
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- PART
- nuh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Partnering 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.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of partnering
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAHT-nuh-ring.
What does partnering mean?
- present participle and gerund of partner How to pronounce partner
- The formation of a partnership.
Questions about saying partnering
How do you pronounce partnering?
Say PART-nuh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑrtnərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpɑːtnərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in partnering?
Partnering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PART). Broken into parts: PART · nuh · ring.
Is partnering 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 /ˈpɑːtnərɪŋ/ (PAHT-nuh-ring).