How to pronounce tranimal
Say it like TRAN-ih-mul. Tranimal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAN).
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- TRAN
- ih
- mul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tranimal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- mulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tranimal
American and British speakers say tranimal in essentially the same way: /ˈtrænɪməl/ in the US and /ˈtrænɪməl/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRAN-ih-mul.
What does tranimal mean?
- A drag and performance art movement starting from the mid 2000s, aiming to create interpretive, animalistic and post-modern interpretations of the drag queen.
- A performer in this style.
Where does tranimal come from?
Blend of transvestite + animal.
Questions about saying tranimal
How do you pronounce tranimal?
Say TRAN-ih-mul. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrænɪməl/. In British English it is /ˈtrænɪməl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tranimal?
Tranimal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAN). Broken into parts: TRAN · ih · mul.
Do Americans and Brits say tranimal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtrænɪməl/ and the British form is /ˈtrænɪməl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.