How to pronounce retransition
Say it like ree-tran-ZISH-un. Retransition has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZISH).
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- ree
- tran
- ZISH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Retransition pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeGive 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 retransition
American and British speakers say retransition in essentially the same way: /ˌritrænˈzɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌriːtrænˈzɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-tran-ZISH-un.
What does retransition mean?
- Another transition.
- To undergo another transition.
- To return to one's birth-assigned gender after having undergone gender reassignment; to detransition.
Where does retransition come from?
From re- + transition.
Words that rhyme with retransition
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Questions about saying retransition
How do you pronounce retransition?
Say ree-tran-ZISH-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌritrænˈzɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌriːtrænˈzɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in retransition?
Retransition has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZISH). Broken into parts: ree · tran · ZISH · un.
Do Americans and Brits say retransition the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌritrænˈzɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌriːtrænˈzɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.