How to pronounce transgender
Say it like tranz-JEN-der. Transgender has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEN).
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- tranz
- JEN
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Transgender pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tranzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- JENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of transgender
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: tranz-JEN-duh.
What does transgender mean?
- involving a partial or full reversal of gender
Where does transgender come from?
The noun and verb senses are derived from the adjective.
Words that rhyme with transgender
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of transgender.
Questions about saying transgender
How do you pronounce transgender?
Say tranz-JEN-der. The American pronunciation is /ˌtrænzˈdʒɛndɚ/. In British English it is /trænzˈdʒɛndə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in transgender?
Transgender has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEN). Broken into parts: tranz · JEN · der.
Is transgender 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 /trænzˈdʒɛndə/ (tranz-JEN-duh).