How to Pronounce Parting

To pronounce "parting", say PART-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpɑːtɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈpɑːtɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “parting”

"parting" has 2 syllables: part-ing. It rhymes with smarting and imparting, if that helps it stick.

What does parting mean?

verb

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

noun

  1. The act of parting or dividing; the state of being parted; division; separation.
  2. A farewell, the act of departing politely.

Words that rhyme with parting

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

smartingimpartingstartingdepartingfartingdartingcartingchartingheartingkartingoutsmartingrestarting

Related words

lastleaveleave-takingfarewellparthianpartitionpartitioningseparating

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "parting"?▾

"Parting" has 2 syllables: part · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "parting"?▾

The IPA transcription of "parting" is /ˈpɑːtɪŋ/.

What does "parting" mean?▾

Parting: To leave the company of.

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