How to pronounce tranniversary
Say it like tran-ih-VUR-suh-ree. Tranniversary has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VUR).
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- tran
- ih
- VUR
- suh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tranniversary pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tranGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- VURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of tranniversary
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: tran-ih-VUR-suh-ree.
What does tranniversary mean?
- The anniversary of coming out as transgender or of transitioning.
- The anniversary of getting an organ transplant.
Where does tranniversary come from?
Blend of transgender + anniversary.
Words that rhyme with tranniversary
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tranniversary.
Questions about saying tranniversary
How do you pronounce tranniversary?
Say tran-ih-VUR-suh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˌtrænɪˈvɝsəri/. In British English it is /ˌtrænɪˈvɜːsəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tranniversary?
Tranniversary has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VUR). Broken into parts: tran · ih · VUR · suh · ree.
Is tranniversary pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌtrænɪˈvɜːsəri/ (tran-ih-VUR-suh-ree).