How to pronounce parttime
Say it like PART-tyme. Parttime has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PART).
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US American/ˈpɑrtˌtaɪm/PART-tyme
UK British/ˈpɑːtˌtaɪm/PAHT-tyme
- PART
- tyme
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parttime 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.
- tymeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of parttime
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAHT-tyme.
What does parttime mean?
adverb
- for less than the standard number of hours“he works part-time”
Questions about saying parttime
How do you pronounce parttime?
Say PART-tyme. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑrtˌtaɪm/. In British English it is /ˈpɑːtˌtaɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parttime?
Parttime has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PART). Broken into parts: PART · tyme.
Is parttime 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 /ˈpɑːtˌtaɪm/ (PAHT-tyme).