How to pronounce transactional
Say it like tran-ZAK-shuh-nul. Transactional has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAK).
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- tran
- ZAK
- shuh
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Transactional 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.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of transactional
American and British speakers say transactional in essentially the same way: /trænˈzækʃənəl/ in the US and /trænˈzækʃənəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: tran-ZAK-shuh-nul.
What does transactional mean?
- Of, pertaining to or involving transactions.
- Based on value derived from transactions rather than on morals, ethics, or principles; pragmatic or amoral rather than moral.
- Pertaining to a particular psychoanalytic theory about this.
Where does transactional come from?
From transaction + -al.
Words that rhyme with transactional
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of transactional.
Questions about saying transactional
How do you pronounce transactional?
Say tran-ZAK-shuh-nul. The American pronunciation is /trænˈzækʃənəl/. In British English it is /trænˈzækʃənəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in transactional?
Transactional has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAK). Broken into parts: tran · ZAK · shuh · nul.
Do Americans and Brits say transactional the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /trænˈzækʃənəl/ and the British form is /trænˈzækʃənəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.