How to pronounce transmigration
Say it like tranz-mih-GRAY-shun. Transmigration has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GRAY).
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- tranz
- mih
- GRAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Transmigration 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.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- GRAYSay 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 transmigration
American and British speakers say transmigration in essentially the same way: /ˌtrænzmɪˈɡreɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌtrænzmɪˈɡreɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: tranz-mih-GRAY-shun.
What does transmigration mean?
- Departure from one's homeland to live in another country; migration.
- A change from one state of existence to another.
- The movement of a soul from one body to another after death.
Where does transmigration come from?
Borrowed from Latin trānsmigrātiō.
Words that rhyme with transmigration
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of transmigration.
Questions about saying transmigration
How do you pronounce transmigration?
Say tranz-mih-GRAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌtrænzmɪˈɡreɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌtrænzmɪˈɡreɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in transmigration?
Transmigration has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GRAY). Broken into parts: tranz · mih · GRAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say transmigration the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌtrænzmɪˈɡreɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌtrænzmɪˈɡreɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.