How to pronounce transform
Say it like trans-FORM. Transform has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FORM).
- trans
- FORM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Transform 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.
- FORMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of transform
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: trans-FAWM.
Other ways to say transform
Transform also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- TRANS-form /ˈtrænsfɔrm/
What does transform mean?
- To change greatly the appearance or form of.“The alchemists sought to transform lead into gold.”
- To change the nature, condition or function of; to change in nature, disposition, heart, character, etc.; to convert.
- To subject to a transformation; to change into another form without altering the value.
- An operation (often an integration) that converts one function into another.
- A function so produced.
- A transform fault.
Where does transform come from?
From Middle English transformen, from Old French transformer, from Latin transformo, transformare, from trans (“across”, preposition) + forma (“form”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- convert
- transmogrify
- transmute
- develop
- metamorphize
- metamorphose
- transubstantiate
- translate
Words that rhyme with transform
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of transform.
Questions about saying transform
How do you pronounce transform?
Say trans-FORM. The American pronunciation is /trænsˈfɔrm/. In British English it is /trænsˈfɔːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in transform?
Transform has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FORM). Broken into parts: trans · FORM.
Is transform pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /trænsˈfɔːm/ (trans-FAWM).