How to Pronounce Partridges

To pronounce "partridges", say PARTR-idg-es — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

PARTR-idg-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “partridges”

"partridges" has 3 syllables: partr-idg-es. It rhymes with cartridges, if that helps it stick.

What does partridges mean?

noun

  1. Any bird of a number of genera in the family Phasianidae, notably in the genera Perdix and Alectoris.

    “On the first day of Christmas, my true love sent to me a partridge in a pear tree.”

  2. A type cannon charge composed of several missiles fired all together, similar to langrage or case-shot. Also a large cannon that shoots stones.

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Words that rhyme with partridges

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cartridges

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "partridges"?▾

"Partridges" has 3 syllables: partr · idg · es.

What does "partridges" mean?▾

Partridges: Any bird of a number of genera in the family Phasianidae, notably in the genera Perdix and Alectoris.

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