How to pronounce parts
Say it like PARTS. Parts is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PARTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parts pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PARTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of parts
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAHTS.
What does parts mean?
- the local environment“he hasn't been seen around these parts in years”
Words that rhyme with parts
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of parts.
Questions about saying parts
How do you pronounce parts?
Say PARTS. The American pronunciation is /pɑrts/. In British English it is /pɑːts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parts?
Parts is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PARTS.
Is parts 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 /pɑːts/ (PAHTS).