How to Pronounce Partisan

To pronounce "partisan", say PART-is-an — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈpɑː.tɪˌzæn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈpɑː.tɪˌzæn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “partisan”

"partisan" has 3 syllables: part-is-an. It rhymes with artisan and nonpartisan, if that helps it stick.

What does partisan mean?

noun

  1. An adherent to a party or faction.
  2. A fervent, sometimes militant, supporter or proponent of a party, cause, faction, person, or idea.

adjective

  1. Serving as commander or member of a body of detached light troops.

    “partisan officer, partisan corps”

  2. Adherent to a party or faction; especially, having the character of blind, passionate, or unreasonable adherence to a party.

    “They were blinded by partisan zeal.”

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Words that rhyme with partisan

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

artisannonpartisanbipartisan

Related words

partizansectariandenominationalzealotpartyguerillaalignedguerrilla

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "partisan"?▾

"Partisan" has 3 syllables: part · is · an.

What is the IPA transcription of "partisan"?▾

The IPA transcription of "partisan" is /ˈpɑː.tɪˌzæn/.

What does "partisan" mean?▾

Partisan: An adherent to a party or faction.

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