How to pronounce translucent
Say it like tran-SLOO-sunt. Translucent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SLOO).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce translucent. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- tran
- SLOO
- sunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Translucent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tranKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- SLOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- suntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of translucent
American and British speakers say translucent in essentially the same way: /trænˈslusənt/ in the US and /trænzˈluːsənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: tranz-LOO-sunt.
What does translucent mean?
- Allowing light to pass through, but diffusing it.
- Clear, lucid, or transparent.
- Something that is translucent.
Where does translucent come from?
From Latin trānslūcentem, accusative of trānslūcēns, present participle of trānslūcēre.
Questions about saying translucent
How do you pronounce translucent?
Say tran-SLOO-sunt. The American pronunciation is /trænˈslusənt/. In British English it is /trænzˈluːsənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in translucent?
Translucent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SLOO). Broken into parts: tran · SLOO · sunt.
Do Americans and Brits say translucent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /trænˈslusənt/ and the British form is /trænzˈluːsənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.