How to pronounce retransmission
Say it like ree-tranz-MISH-un. Retransmission has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MISH).
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- ree
- tranz
- MISH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Retransmission 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.
- tranzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- MISHSay 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 retransmission
American and British speakers say retransmission in essentially the same way: /ˌritrænzˈmɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌriːtrænzˈmɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-tranz-MISH-un.
What does retransmission mean?
- The transmission of something again, especially over a different medium or at a different time.“Cable companies have to pay for the retransmission of broadcast shows.”
Where does retransmission come from?
From re- + transmission.
Words that rhyme with retransmission
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of retransmission.
Questions about saying retransmission
How do you pronounce retransmission?
Say ree-tranz-MISH-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌritrænzˈmɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌriːtrænzˈmɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in retransmission?
Retransmission has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MISH). Broken into parts: ree · tranz · MISH · un.
Do Americans and Brits say retransmission the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌritrænzˈmɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌriːtrænzˈmɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.