How to pronounce transfixed
Say it like trans-FIKST. Transfixed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FIKST).
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US American/trænsˈfɪkst/trans-FIKST
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- trans
- FIKST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Transfixed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- transKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- FIKSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does transfixed mean?
adjective
- Rendered motionless by completely focused attention, rapt, entranced, mesmerized.
- simple past and past participle of transfix How to pronounce transfix
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Words that rhyme with transfixed
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Questions about saying transfixed
How do you pronounce transfixed?
Say trans-FIKST. The American pronunciation is /trænsˈfɪkst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in transfixed?
Transfixed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FIKST). Broken into parts: trans · FIKST.