How to pronounce transect
Say it like TRAN-sekt. Transect has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAN).
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US American/ˈtrænˌsɛkt/TRAN-sekt
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- TRAN
- sekt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Transect pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- sektGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
What does transect mean?
verb
- To divide something by cutting transversely.
- A path along which a researcher moves to count and record observations or collect data.
Where does transect come from?
From tran- + sect.
Questions about saying transect
How do you pronounce transect?
Say TRAN-sekt. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrænˌsɛkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in transect?
Transect has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAN). Broken into parts: TRAN · sekt.