How to pronounce transgenderism
Say it like tranz-JEN-duh-rism. Transgenderism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEN).
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- tranz
- JEN
- duh
- rism
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Transgenderism 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.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rismKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of transgenderism
American and British speakers say transgenderism in essentially the same way: /ˌtrænzˈdʒɛndərɪsm/ in the US and /trænzˈdʒɛndərɪsm/ in the UK.
British respelling: tranz-JEN-duh-rism.
What does transgenderism mean?
- The state of being transgender.“the International Journal of Transgenderism”
Where does transgenderism come from?
From transgender + -ism.
Questions about saying transgenderism
How do you pronounce transgenderism?
Say tranz-JEN-duh-rism. The American pronunciation is /ˌtrænzˈdʒɛndərɪsm/. In British English it is /trænzˈdʒɛndərɪsm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in transgenderism?
Transgenderism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEN). Broken into parts: tranz · JEN · duh · rism.
Do Americans and Brits say transgenderism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌtrænzˈdʒɛndərɪsm/ and the British form is /trænzˈdʒɛndərɪsm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.