How to pronounce partners
Say it like PART-nerz. Partners has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PART).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce partners. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- PART
- nerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Partners 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.
- nerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of partners
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAHT-nuz.
What does partners mean?
- plural of partner How to pronounce partner
- third-person singular simple present indicative of partner How to pronounce partner
Words that sound like partners
- partner's
Questions about saying partners
How do you pronounce partners?
Say PART-nerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑrtnɚz/. In British English it is /ˈpɑːtnəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in partners?
Partners has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PART). Broken into parts: PART · nerz.
Is partners 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 /ˈpɑːtnəz/ (PAHT-nuz).
What words sound the same as partners?
Partners sounds the same as partner's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.