How to pronounce partridge
Say it like PAR-truj. Partridge has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAR).
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- PAR
- truj
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Partridge pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- trujKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of partridge
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAH-trij.
What does partridge mean?
- Any bird of a number of genera in the family Phasianidae, notably in the genera Perdix and Alectoris.“On the first day of Christmas, my true love sent to me a partridge in a pear tree.”
- The flesh or meat of this bird eaten as food.
Words that rhyme with partridge
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Questions about saying partridge
How do you pronounce partridge?
Say PAR-truj. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑrtrədʒ/. In British English it is /ˈpɑːtrɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in partridge?
Partridge has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAR). Broken into parts: PAR · truj.
Is partridge 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 /ˈpɑːtrɪdʒ/ (PAH-trij).