sleeping partner meaning

UK /ˈsliːpɪŋ ˈpɑːtnə/ US /ˈslipɪŋ ˈpɑrtnɚ/ 4 syllables

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

Definition of sleeping partner

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

    Synonyms: silent partner

    Type of: partner

How to pronounce sleeping partner

sleeping partner is pronounced /ˈsliːpɪŋ ˈpɑːtnə/ in British English and /ˈslipɪŋ ˈpɑrtnɚ/ in American English. It has 4 syllables.

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