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How to pronounce transfem

Say it like TRANZ-fem. Transfem has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRANZ).

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US American/ˈtrænzfɛm/TRANZ-fem
UK British/ˈtrænzfɛm/TRANZ-fem
  • TRANZ
  • fem
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Transfem pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. TRANZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
  2. femKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.

American vs British pronunciation of transfem

American and British speakers say transfem in essentially the same way: /ˈtrænzfɛm/ in the US and /ˈtrænzfɛm/ in the UK.

British respelling: TRANZ-fem.

What does transfem mean?

adjective
  1. Transfeminine.
noun
  1. A trans woman or other transfeminine person.

Where does transfem come from?

Clipping of transfeminine.

Questions about saying transfem

How do you pronounce transfem?

Say TRANZ-fem. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrænzfɛm/. In British English it is /ˈtrænzfɛm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in transfem?

Transfem has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRANZ). Broken into parts: TRANZ · fem.

Do Americans and Brits say transfem the same way?

Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtrænzfɛm/ and the British form is /ˈtrænzfɛm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).