How to Pronounce Part

To pronounce "part", say PART — one syllable, IPA /pɐːt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/pɐːt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “part”

"part" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with impart and tart, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: parte — easy to mix up when writing.

What does part mean?

noun

  1. A portion; a component.
  2. Duty; responsibility.

    “to do one’s part”

verb

  1. To leave the company of.
  2. To cut hair with a parting; shed.

adjective

  1. Fractional; partial.

    “Fred was part owner of the car.”

Synonyms

chelekcomponentelementpieceportionfactionpartyparting

Words that rhyme with part

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

imparttartdartsmartstartsweetheartheartdepartartapartcounterpartcart

Related words

fractionalsectiondivisiondividepiececomponentsplitshare

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "part"?▾

"Part" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "part"?▾

The IPA transcription of "part" is /pɐːt/.

What does "part" mean?▾

Part: A portion; a component.

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