How to pronounce paratransit
Say it like pay-ruh-TRAN-zit. Paratransit has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TRAN).
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- pay
- ruh
- TRAN
- zit
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paratransit pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- payGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TRANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- zitKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of paratransit
American and British speakers say paratransit in essentially the same way: /ˌpeɪrəˈtrænzɪt/ in the US and /ˌpeɪrəˈtrænzɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: pay-ruh-TRAN-zit.
What does paratransit mean?
- An auxiliary transit service without fixed routes or schedules, usually serving the disabled on demand.
Where does paratransit come from?
From para- (“beside”) + transit, perhaps influenced by paraplegia.
Questions about saying paratransit
How do you pronounce paratransit?
Say pay-ruh-TRAN-zit. The American pronunciation is /ˌpeɪrəˈtrænzɪt/. In British English it is /ˌpeɪrəˈtrænzɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paratransit?
Paratransit has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TRAN). Broken into parts: pay · ruh · TRAN · zit.
Do Americans and Brits say paratransit the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌpeɪrəˈtrænzɪt/ and the British form is /ˌpeɪrəˈtrænzɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.