How to pronounce tranche
Say it like TRAHSH. Tranche is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TRAHSH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tranche pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRAHSHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of tranche
American and British speakers say tranche in essentially the same way: /trɑʃ/ in the US and /trɑʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRAHSH.
What does tranche mean?
- A slice, section or portion.
- A distinct subdivision of a single policyholder's benefits, typically relating to separate premium increments.
- A pension scheme's or scheme member's benefits relating to distinct accrual periods with different rules.
- To divide into tranches.
Where does tranche come from?
Unadapted borrowing from French tranche, form of trancher (“to cut, to slice”), from Old French trenchier (“cut, make a cut”), possibly from Vulgar Latin *trinicāre (“cut in three parts”).
Words that rhyme with tranche
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Questions about saying tranche
How do you pronounce tranche?
Say TRAHSH. The American pronunciation is /trɑʃ/. In British English it is /trɑʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tranche?
Tranche is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TRAHSH.
Do Americans and Brits say tranche the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /trɑʃ/ and the British form is /trɑʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.