How to pronounce translationally
Say it like tranz-LAY-shuh-nuh-lee. Translationally has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY).
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- tranz
- LAY
- shuh
- nuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Translationally 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.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of translationally
American and British speakers say translationally in essentially the same way: /trænzˈleɪʃənəli/ in the US and /trænzˈleɪʃənəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: tranz-LAY-shuh-nuh-lee.
What does translationally mean?
- By means of, or in terms of, translation (in all senses).
Where does translationally come from?
From translational + -ly.
Words that rhyme with translationally
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Questions about saying translationally
How do you pronounce translationally?
Say tranz-LAY-shuh-nuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /trænzˈleɪʃənəli/. In British English it is /trænzˈleɪʃənəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in translationally?
Translationally has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY). Broken into parts: tranz · LAY · shuh · nuh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say translationally the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /trænzˈleɪʃənəli/ and the British form is /trænzˈleɪʃənəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.