How to pronounce transfect
Say it like tranz-FEKT. Transfect has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEKT).
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- tranz
- FEKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Transfect pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tranzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- FEKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of transfect
American and British speakers say transfect in essentially the same way: /trænzˈfɛkt/ in the US and /trænzˈfɛkt/ in the UK.
British respelling: tranz-FEKT.
What does transfect mean?
- To introduce foreign material into eukaryotic cells.
Words that rhyme with transfect
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of transfect.
Questions about saying transfect
How do you pronounce transfect?
Say tranz-FEKT. The American pronunciation is /trænzˈfɛkt/. In British English it is /trænzˈfɛkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in transfect?
Transfect has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEKT). Broken into parts: tranz · FEKT.
Do Americans and Brits say transfect the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /trænzˈfɛkt/ and the British form is /trænzˈfɛkt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.