How to pronounce transmisogynoir
Say it like tranz-mih-SOJ-in-wor. Transmisogynoir has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SOJ).
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- tranz
- mih
- SOJ
- in
- wor
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Transmisogynoir 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.
- SOJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- worGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of transmisogynoir
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: tranz-mih-SOJ-in-wah.
What does transmisogynoir mean?
- Hatred of, contempt for, or prejudice against black trans women.
Where does transmisogynoir come from?
Blend of transmisogyny + misogynoir, from trans- + misogyny + French noir (“black”); coined on the site Gradient Lair in 2014.
Questions about saying transmisogynoir
How do you pronounce transmisogynoir?
Say tranz-mih-SOJ-in-wor. The American pronunciation is /ˌtrænzmɪˈsɑdʒɪnˌwɑr/. In British English it is /ˌtrænzmɪˈsɒdʒɪnˌwɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in transmisogynoir?
Transmisogynoir has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SOJ). Broken into parts: tranz · mih · SOJ · in · wor.
Is transmisogynoir pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌtrænzmɪˈsɒdʒɪnˌwɑː/ (tranz-mih-SOJ-in-wah).