How to pronounce partnerships
Say it like PART-ner-ships. Partnerships has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PART).
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- PART
- ner
- ships
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Partnerships 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.
- shipsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of partnerships
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAHT-nuh-ships.
What does partnerships mean?
- plural of partnership How to pronounce partnership
Questions about saying partnerships
How do you pronounce partnerships?
Say PART-ner-ships. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑrtnɚˌʃɪps/. In British English it is /ˈpɑːtnəˌʃɪps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in partnerships?
Partnerships has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PART). Broken into parts: PART · ner · ships.
Is partnerships 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 /ˈpɑːtnəˌʃɪps/ (PAHT-nuh-ships).