How to pronounce transliterate
Say it like tranz-LIT-uh-rayt. Transliterate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIT).
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- tranz
- LIT
- uh
- rayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Transliterate 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.
- LITSay 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.
- raytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of transliterate
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: tranz-LIT-uh-rayt.
What does transliterate mean?
- To represent letters or words in the characters of another writing system.
Where does transliterate come from?
From Latin transliterātum, past participle of transliterō, from trans (“across”) + literō , from littera (“letter”).
Words that rhyme with transliterate
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Questions about saying transliterate
How do you pronounce transliterate?
Say tranz-LIT-uh-rayt. The American pronunciation is /trænzˈlɪtəreɪt/. In British English it is /trænzˈlɪtəreɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in transliterate?
Transliterate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIT). Broken into parts: tranz · LIT · uh · rayt.
Is transliterate pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /trænzˈlɪtəreɪt/ (tranz-LIT-uh-rayt).