silent partner meaning

UK /ˈsaɪlənt ˈpɑːtnə/ US /ˈsaɪlənt ˈpɑrtnɚ/ 4 syllables

silent partner (noun): a partner (who usually provides capital) whose association with the enterprise is not public knowledge.

Definition of silent partner

  1. a partner (who usually provides capital) whose association with the enterprise is not public knowledge

    Synonyms: sleeping partner

    Type of: partner

How to pronounce silent partner

silent partner is pronounced /ˈsaɪlənt ˈpɑːtnə/ in British English and /ˈsaɪlənt ˈpɑrtnɚ/ in American English. It has 4 syllables.

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