How to pronounce transcontinental
Say it like tranz-kon-tih-NEN-tul. Transcontinental has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NEN).
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- tranz
- kon
- tih
- NEN
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Transcontinental pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tranzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- konGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of transcontinental
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: tranz-kon-tih-NEN-tul.
What does transcontinental mean?
- Crossing or spanning a continent.
- a transcontinental railroad.
Where does transcontinental come from?
From trans- + continental.
Words that rhyme with transcontinental
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Questions about saying transcontinental
How do you pronounce transcontinental?
Say tranz-kon-tih-NEN-tul. The American pronunciation is /ˌtrænzˌkɑntɪˈnɛntəl/. In British English it is /ˌtrænzˌkɒntɪˈnɛntəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in transcontinental?
Transcontinental has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NEN). Broken into parts: tranz · kon · tih · NEN · tul.
Is transcontinental pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌtrænzˌkɒntɪˈnɛntəl/ (tranz-kon-tih-NEN-tul).