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How to pronounce transmiss

Say it like tranz-MIS. Transmiss has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIS).

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US American/trænzˈmɪs/tranz-MIS
UK British/trænzˈmɪs/tranz-MIS
  • tranz
  • MIS
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Transmiss pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. tranzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
  2. MISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.

American vs British pronunciation of transmiss

American and British speakers say transmiss in essentially the same way: /trænzˈmɪs/ in the US and /trænzˈmɪs/ in the UK.

British respelling: tranz-MIS.

What does transmiss mean?

noun
  1. A (version of a) bill or other document sent or transmitted to a council, court, or other body; a transmission.
verb
  1. To transmit.

Where does transmiss come from?

From Latin trānsmissus, past participle of Latin trānsmittere.

Words that rhyme with transmiss

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Questions about saying transmiss

How do you pronounce transmiss?

Say tranz-MIS. The American pronunciation is /trænzˈmɪs/. In British English it is /trænzˈmɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in transmiss?

Transmiss has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIS). Broken into parts: tranz · MIS.

Do Americans and Brits say transmiss the same way?

Almost exactly. The American form is /trænzˈmɪs/ and the British form is /trænzˈmɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).