How to pronounce trans
Say it like TRANZ. Trans is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TRANZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trans pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRANZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of trans
American and British speakers say trans in essentially the same way: /trænz/ in the US and /trænz/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRANZ.
What does trans mean?
- In (or constituting, forming, or describing) a double bond in which the greater radical on both ends is on the opposite side of the bond.
- In (or constituting, forming, or describing) a coordination compound in which the two instances of a particular ligand are on opposite sides of the central atom.“The trans effect is the labilization of ligands which are trans to certain other ligands.”
- Of the side of the Golgi apparatus farther from the endoplasmic reticulum.
- Transgender or transsexual.
- Alternative form of trans*.
- To cause to cross from one side to another of (gender, sex or similar).
Where does trans come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin trāns (“on the other side of”).
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Words that rhyme with trans
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Questions about saying trans
How do you pronounce trans?
Say TRANZ. The American pronunciation is /trænz/. In British English it is /trænz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trans?
Trans is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TRANZ.
Do Americans and Brits say trans the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /trænz/ and the British form is /trænz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.