How to pronounce transhumance
Say it like tranz-HYOO-muns. Transhumance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HYOO).
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- tranz
- HYOO
- muns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Transhumance pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tranzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- HYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- munsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of transhumance
American and British speakers say transhumance in essentially the same way: /trænzˈhjuməns/ in the US and /trænzˈhjuːməns/ in the UK.
British respelling: tranz-HYOO-muns.
What does transhumance mean?
- The seasonal movement of grazing livestock (especially cattle, sheep, or goats) to new pastures which may be quite distant; alpine and nonalpine versions of such movement exist.
Where does transhumance come from?
Borrowed from French transhumance, ultimately from Latin trāns (“across, beyond”) + humus (“ground”).
Questions about saying transhumance
How do you pronounce transhumance?
Say tranz-HYOO-muns. The American pronunciation is /trænzˈhjuməns/. In British English it is /trænzˈhjuːməns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in transhumance?
Transhumance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HYOO). Broken into parts: tranz · HYOO · muns.
Do Americans and Brits say transhumance the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /trænzˈhjuməns/ and the British form is /trænzˈhjuːməns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.