English pronunciation · Words Starting with P
Part Pronunciation
Part is pronounced PAHRT, IPA /ˈpɑrt/.
PAHRT
US /ˈpɑrt/ · UK /ˈpɑːt/
Syllables: PAHRT (1 syllable)
noun and verb: A piece of something larger, or to separate from someone.
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Part in a Sentence
- This part of the garden gets no sun at all.
- They parted at the gate without a word.
- Which part of the film did you miss?
Common Mispronunciations of Part
Not PAT
American English sounds the r in full. British speakers drop it but stretch the vowel instead, giving PAHT, which is still nothing like pat.
Not PAHRT with a tapped r
A tapped Spanish or Italian r lands somewhere closer to pot. This sound wants the tongue well clear of the roof of the mouth.
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