How to pronounce transliteration
Say it like tranz-lih-tuh-RAY-shun. Transliteration has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (RAY).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce transliteration. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- tranz
- lih
- tuh
- RAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Transliteration pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tranzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of transliteration
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: tranz-lih-tuh-RAY-shun.
What does transliteration mean?
- The act or product of transliterating, of representing letters or words in the characters of another alphabet or script.
- The act or product of rendering speech in sign language, or vice versa.
Where does transliteration come from?
From trans- + literation.
Words that rhyme with transliteration
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of transliteration.
Questions about saying transliteration
How do you pronounce transliteration?
Say tranz-lih-tuh-RAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌtrænzlɪtəˈreɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌtrænzlɪtəˈreɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in transliteration?
Transliteration has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (RAY). Broken into parts: tranz · lih · tuh · RAY · shun.
Is transliteration 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 /ˌtrænzlɪtəˈreɪʃən/ (tranz-lih-tuh-RAY-shun).