How to pronounce detransition
Say it like dee-tran-ZISH-un. Detransition has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZISH).
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- dee
- tran
- ZISH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Detransition pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- deeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- tranKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ZISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of detransition
American and British speakers say detransition in essentially the same way: /ˌditrænˈzɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌdiːtrænˈzɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: dee-tran-ZISH-un.
What does detransition mean?
- To revert to one's original gender presentation, role, or identity.
- The act of one who detransitions.
Where does detransition come from?
From de- + transition.
Words that rhyme with detransition
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of detransition.
Questions about saying detransition
How do you pronounce detransition?
Say dee-tran-ZISH-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌditrænˈzɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌdiːtrænˈzɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in detransition?
Detransition has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZISH). Broken into parts: dee · tran · ZISH · un.
Do Americans and Brits say detransition the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌditrænˈzɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌdiːtrænˈzɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.