How to pronounce transatlantic
Say it like tran-zut-LAN-tik. Transatlantic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAN).
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US American/ˌtrænzətˈlæntɪk/tran-zut-LAN-tik
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- tran
- zut
- LAN
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Transatlantic 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.
- zutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does transatlantic mean?
adjective
- Beyond, spanning or crossing, or on or from the other side of the Atlantic Ocean.
Where does transatlantic come from?
From trans- + Atlantic.
Words that rhyme with transatlantic
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Questions about saying transatlantic
How do you pronounce transatlantic?
Say tran-zut-LAN-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˌtrænzətˈlæntɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in transatlantic?
Transatlantic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAN). Broken into parts: tran · zut · LAN · tik.