How to pronounce tripartite
Say it like try-PAR-tyte. Tripartite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAR).
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- try
- PAR
- tyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tripartite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tryKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- PARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tyteKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of tripartite
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: try-PAH-tyte.
What does tripartite mean?
- In three parts.
- Done by three parties (as an agreement).
Where does tripartite come from?
From Latin tripartītus.
Words that rhyme with tripartite
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tripartite.
Questions about saying tripartite
How do you pronounce tripartite?
Say try-PAR-tyte. The American pronunciation is /traɪˈpɑrtaɪt/. In British English it is /traɪˈpɑːtaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tripartite?
Tripartite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAR). Broken into parts: try · PAR · tyte.
Is tripartite 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 /traɪˈpɑːtaɪt/ (try-PAH-tyte).