How to pronounce transient
Say it like TRAN-zhunt. Transient has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAN).
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- TRAN
- zhunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Transient pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- zhuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of transient
- American English uses 2 syllables and British English 3.
British respelling: TRAN-zee-unt.
What does transient mean?
- Something that is transient.
- A transient phenomenon, especially an electric current; a very brief surge.
- A relatively loud, non-repeating signal in an audio waveform that occurs very quickly, such as the attack of a snare drum.
- Passing or disappearing with time; transitory.“a transient pleasure”
- Remaining for only a brief time.“a transient view of a landscape”
- Decaying with time, especially exponentially.
Where does transient come from?
From Late Latin transiēnt- (for classical transeunt-), stem of transiēns, present participle of trānsīre (“to go over, to pass”).
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Questions about saying transient
How do you pronounce transient?
Say TRAN-zhunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrænʒənt/. In British English it is /ˈtrænziənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in transient?
Transient has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAN). Broken into parts: TRAN · zhunt.
Is transient pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 2 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /ˈtrænziənt/ (TRAN-zee-unt).