English pronunciation · Words Starting with P
Partially Pronunciation
Partially is pronounced PAHR-shuh-lee, IPA /ˈpɑrʃəli/.
PAHR-shuh-lee
US /ˈpɑrʃəli/ · UK /ˈpɑːʃəˌli/
Syllables: PAHR · shuh · lee (3 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
adverb: To some extent but not completely.
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Partially in a Sentence
- The road is only partially open.
- She was partially right about the dates.
- Partially cooked rice keeps better.
Common Mispronunciations of Partially
Not pahr-TI-uh-lee
Read the ti as one sh, which leaves three beats with PAHR the loudest.
Not PAHR-shee-uh-lee
Three beats only, because the shuh and the lee run straight together with nothing between them.
Tip: Partial is PAHR-shuhl, and partially adds just one beat to it.
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