How to pronounce transcend
Say it like tran-SEND. Transcend has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEND).
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- tran
- SEND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Transcend 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.
- SENDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
What does transcend mean?
- To pass beyond the limits of something.“We cannot transcend what we refuse to face.”
- To surpass, as in intensity or power; to excel.
Where does transcend come from?
From Middle English transcenden, from Old French transcender, from Latin transcendō (“to climb over, step over, surpass, transcend”), from trans (“over”) + scandō (“to climb”); see scan; compare ascend, descend.
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Words that rhyme with transcend
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Questions about saying transcend
How do you pronounce transcend?
Say tran-SEND. The American pronunciation is /trænˈsɛnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in transcend?
Transcend has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEND). Broken into parts: tran · SEND.