How to Pronounce Parts

To pronounce "parts", say PARTS — one syllable, IPA /pɑːts/. 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

/pɑːts/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “parts”

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

What does parts 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.

noun

  1. Intellectual ability or learning.

    “He was a man of great parts but little virtue.”

  2. (usually with “these”) Vicinity, region.

Synonyms

chelekcomponentelementpieceportionfactionpartyparting

Words that rhyme with parts

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

artsdartschartsdepartsimpartssweetheartssmartsstartsrampartsmartes

Related words

fractionalsectiondivisiondividepiececomponentsplitshare

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "parts"?▾

"Parts" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "parts"?▾

The IPA transcription of "parts" is /pɑːts/.

What does "parts" mean?▾

Parts: A portion; a component.

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