How to pronounce translational
Say it like tranz-LAY-shuh-nul. Translational has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY).
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- tranz
- LAY
- shuh
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Translational pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tranzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shuhKeep 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.
American vs British pronunciation of translational
American and British speakers say translational in essentially the same way: /trænzˈleɪʃənəl/ in the US and /trænzˈleɪʃənəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: tranz-LAY-shuh-nul.
What does translational mean?
- Relating the act of translating text etc. from one language into another.
- Relating to movement of a body in a straight line.
- Relating to the transfer of scientific knowledge into practical applications.“translational medicine”
Where does translational come from?
From translation + -al.
Words that rhyme with translational
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of translational.
- educational
- operational
- recreational
- organizational
- inspirational
- occupational
- vocational
- computational
- sensational
- gravitational
Questions about saying translational
How do you pronounce translational?
Say tranz-LAY-shuh-nul. The American pronunciation is /trænzˈleɪʃənəl/. In British English it is /trænzˈleɪʃənəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in translational?
Translational has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY). Broken into parts: tranz · LAY · shuh · nul.
Do Americans and Brits say translational the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /trænzˈleɪʃənəl/ and the British form is /trænzˈleɪʃənəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.