How to pronounce partridges
Say it like PAR-trih-jiz. Partridges has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAR).
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- PAR
- trih
- jiz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Partridges 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.
- trihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- jizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of partridges
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAH-trih-jiz.
What does partridges mean?
- plural of partridge How to pronounce partridge
Questions about saying partridges
How do you pronounce partridges?
Say PAR-trih-jiz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑrtrɪdʒɪz/. In British English it is /ˈpɑːtrɪdʒɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in partridges?
Partridges has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAR). Broken into parts: PAR · trih · jiz.
Is partridges 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 /ˈpɑːtrɪdʒɪz/ (PAH-trih-jiz).