How to pronounce transition
Say it like tran-ZISH-un. Transition has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZISH).
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- tran
- ZISH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Transition pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tranKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ZISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of transition
American and British speakers say transition in essentially the same way: /trænˈzɪʃən/ in the US and /trænˈzɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: tran-ZISH-un.
What does transition mean?
- the act of passing from one state or place to the next
- an event that results in a transformation
- a change from one place or state or subject or stage to another
- cause to convert or undergo a transition“the company had to transition the old practices to modern technology”
- make or undergo a transition (from one state or system to another)“The airline transitioned to more fuel-efficient jets”“The adagio transitioned into an allegro”
Where does transition come from?
From Middle French transition, from Latin transitio.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with transition
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of transition.
Questions about saying transition
How do you pronounce transition?
Say tran-ZISH-un. The American pronunciation is /trænˈzɪʃən/. In British English it is /trænˈzɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in transition?
Transition has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZISH). Broken into parts: tran · ZISH · un.
Do Americans and Brits say transition the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /trænˈzɪʃən/ and the British form is /trænˈzɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.