How to pronounce transformerless
Say it like trans-FOR-mer-lus. Transformerless has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOR).
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- trans
- FOR
- mer
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Transformerless 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.
- FORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- merKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of transformerless
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: trans-FAW-muh-lus.
What does transformerless mean?
- Without an electrical transformer.
Where does transformerless come from?
From transformer + -less.
Questions about saying transformerless
How do you pronounce transformerless?
Say trans-FOR-mer-lus. The American pronunciation is /trænsˈfɔrmɚləs/. In British English it is /trænsˈfɔːmələs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in transformerless?
Transformerless has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOR). Broken into parts: trans · FOR · mer · lus.
Is transformerless 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 /trænsˈfɔːmələs/ (trans-FAW-muh-lus).