How to pronounce transcendent
Say it like tran-SEN-dunt. Transcendent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEN).
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US American/trænˈsɛndənt/tran-SEN-dunt
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- tran
- SEN
- dunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Transcendent 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.
- SENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- duntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does transcendent mean?
adjective
- Surpassing usual limits.
- Supreme in excellence.
- Beyond the range of usual perception.
- That which surpasses or is supereminent; something excellent.
Where does transcendent come from?
From transcend + -ent, or borrowed from Latin trānscendēns.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with transcendent
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of transcendent.
- independent
- dependent
- defendant
- superintendent
- attendant
- pendant
- descendant
- ascendant
- resplendent
- interdependent
Questions about saying transcendent
How do you pronounce transcendent?
Say tran-SEN-dunt. The American pronunciation is /trænˈsɛndənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in transcendent?
Transcendent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEN). Broken into parts: tran · SEN · dunt.