How to pronounce transitions
Say it like tran-ZISH-unz. Transitions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZISH).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce transitions. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- tran
- ZISH
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Transitions 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.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of transitions
American and British speakers say transitions in essentially the same way: /trænˈzɪʃənz/ in the US and /trænˈzɪʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: tran-ZISH-unz.
What does transitions mean?
- plural of transition How to pronounce transition
Questions about saying transitions
How do you pronounce transitions?
Say tran-ZISH-unz. The American pronunciation is /trænˈzɪʃənz/. In British English it is /trænˈzɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in transitions?
Transitions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZISH). Broken into parts: tran · ZISH · unz.
Do Americans and Brits say transitions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /trænˈzɪʃənz/ and the British form is /trænˈzɪʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.