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How to pronounce:
part
Definition:
(nou) something determined in relation to something that includes it (nou) something less than the whole of a human artifact (nou) a portion of a natural object (nou) that which concerns a person with regard to a particular role or situation (nou) the extended spatial location of something (nou) the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group (nou) an actor's portrayal of someone in a play (nou) assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group (nou) one of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a whole (nou) a line of scalp that can be seen when sections of hair are combed in opposite directions (nou) the melody carried by a particular voice or instrument in polyphonic music (nou) the part played by a person in bringing about a result
Phonetic Transcription:
pɑːt
Examples:
It is a part of the historical section in vaccination.
The first half is decent but the second part is mediocre.
The pertinent part is the last half of the last sentence.
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Common mistakes of part pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "part" with a short vowel sound, like "pæt." In both US and UK English, the correct pronunciation uses the open back unrounded vowel /ɑː/ or /ɑ/. Tip: Focus on elongating the vowel sound to match the correct pronunciation.
- Ignoring the "r" sound: Many non-native speakers might drop the "r" sound in "part," leading to a pronunciation like "paht." In US English, the "r" is pronounced clearly as /r/. Tip: Practice saying "part" with emphasis on the "r" to ensure clarity.
- Overemphasizing the "t": Some learners may stress the "t" sound too much, resulting in "par-t." In standard pronunciation, the "t" should be soft and not overly pronounced. Tip: Try to blend the "t" smoothly with the preceding vowel sound for a more natural flow.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners might confuse "part" with "pat" or "port," leading to incorrect sounds. "Part" has a distinct vowel sound /ɑː/ or /ɑ/, unlike the others. Tip: Practice minimal pairs to differentiate between the sounds.
- Incorrect stress placement: Some speakers may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "par-t." However, "part" is a single-syllable word with primary stress on the first syllable. Tip: Remember that "part" is pronounced as a single syllable to avoid this mistake.