How to pronounce transaction
Say it like tran-ZAK-shun. Transaction has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAK).
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- tran
- ZAK
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Transaction pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tranKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ZAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of transaction
American and British speakers say transaction in essentially the same way: /trænˈzækʃən/ in the US and /trænˈzækʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: tran-ZAK-shun.
What does transaction mean?
- the act of transacting within or between groups (as carrying on commercial activities)“no transactions are possible without him”“he has always been honest is his dealings with me”
Where does transaction come from?
Borrowed from Middle French transaction, from Old French transaccion, from Late Latin transactio.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with transaction
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Questions about saying transaction
How do you pronounce transaction?
Say tran-ZAK-shun. The American pronunciation is /trænˈzækʃən/. In British English it is /trænˈzækʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in transaction?
Transaction has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAK). Broken into parts: tran · ZAK · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say transaction the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /trænˈzækʃən/ and the British form is /trænˈzækʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.