How to pronounce transceiver
Say it like tran-SEE-ver. Transceiver has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE).
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- tran
- SEE
- ver
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Transceiver 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.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of transceiver
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: tran-SEE-vuh.
What does transceiver mean?
- A combined radio transmitter and receiver.
- A device that performs transmitting and receiving functions, especially if using common components.
Where does transceiver come from?
Blend of transmitter + receiver.
Words that rhyme with transceiver
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of transceiver.
Questions about saying transceiver
How do you pronounce transceiver?
Say tran-SEE-ver. The American pronunciation is /trænˈsivɚ/. In British English it is /trænˈsiːvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in transceiver?
Transceiver has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE). Broken into parts: tran · SEE · ver.
Is transceiver 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 /trænˈsiːvə/ (tran-SEE-vuh).