How to pronounce transitory
Say it like TRAN-zuh-tor-ee. Transitory has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAN).
- TRAN
- zuh
- tor
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Transitory 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.
- zuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- torGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of transitory
American and British speakers say transitory in essentially the same way: /ˈtrænzəˌtɔri/ in the US and /ˈtrænzɪtərɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRAN-zih-tuh-rih.
What does transitory mean?
- Lasting only a short time; temporary.
- Of an action: that may be brought in any county
Where does transitory come from?
From Middle French transitoire, from Old French, from Latin trānsitōrius.
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Questions about saying transitory
How do you pronounce transitory?
Say TRAN-zuh-tor-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrænzəˌtɔri/. In British English it is /ˈtrænzɪtərɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in transitory?
Transitory has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAN). Broken into parts: TRAN · zuh · tor · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say transitory the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtrænzəˌtɔri/ and the British form is /ˈtrænzɪtərɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.