How to pronounce transitioning
Say it like tran-ZISH-uh-ning. Transitioning has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZISH).
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- tran
- ZISH
- uh
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Transitioning 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of transitioning
American and British speakers say transitioning in essentially the same way: /trænˈzɪʃənɪŋ/ in the US and /trænˈzɪʃənɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: tran-ZISH-uh-ning.
What does transitioning mean?
- present participle and gerund of transition How to pronounce transition
- An act of transition; a change of state.
Words that rhyme with transitioning
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Questions about saying transitioning
How do you pronounce transitioning?
Say tran-ZISH-uh-ning. The American pronunciation is /trænˈzɪʃənɪŋ/. In British English it is /trænˈzɪʃənɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in transitioning?
Transitioning has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZISH). Broken into parts: tran · ZISH · uh · ning.
Do Americans and Brits say transitioning the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /trænˈzɪʃənɪŋ/ and the British form is /trænˈzɪʃənɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.