How to Pronounce Part-time

To pronounce "part-time", say PARTT-im-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

PARTT-im-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “part-time”

"part-time" has 3 syllables: partt-im-e. It rhymes with paradigm and sublime, if that helps it stick.

What does part-time mean?

adjective

  1. For, during, or involving less than the normal time for some activity, especially the number of hours an employee works.

Antonyms

full-time

Words that rhyme with part-time

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

paradigmsublimeprimechimepantomimemaritimestimetimeslimeclimblimerhyme

Related words

odd-jobtemporaryunderemployedirregularhalf-timefull-timepartfractional

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "part-time"?▾

"Part-time" has 3 syllables: partt · im · e.

What does "part-time" mean?▾

Part-time: For, during, or involving less than the normal time for some activity, especially the number of hours an employee works.

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