How to pronounce transitional
Say it like tran-SISH-uh-nul. Transitional has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SISH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/trænˈsɪʃənəl/tran-SISH-uh-nul
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- tran
- SISH
- uh
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Transitional 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.
- SISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does transitional mean?
adjective
- of or relating to or characterized by transition“adolescence is a transitional stage between childhood and adulthood”
Where does transitional come from?
From transition + -al.
Words that rhyme with transitional
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of transitional.
Questions about saying transitional
How do you pronounce transitional?
Say tran-SISH-uh-nul. The American pronunciation is /trænˈsɪʃənəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in transitional?
Transitional has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SISH). Broken into parts: tran · SISH · uh · nul.