How to pronounce transmission
Say it like tran-SMISH-un. Transmission has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SMISH).
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- tran
- SMISH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Transmission 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.
- SMISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of transmission
American and British speakers say transmission in essentially the same way: /trænˈsmɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌtrænˈsmɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: tran-SMISH-un.
What does transmission mean?
- the act of sending a message; causing a message to be transmitted
- communication by means of transmitted signals
- the fraction of radiant energy that passes through a substance
Where does transmission come from?
Borrowed from Latin transmissionem (accusative of transmissio), from transmittere.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with transmission
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of transmission.
Questions about saying transmission
How do you pronounce transmission?
Say tran-SMISH-un. The American pronunciation is /trænˈsmɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌtrænˈsmɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in transmission?
Transmission has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SMISH). Broken into parts: tran · SMISH · un.
Do Americans and Brits say transmission the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /trænˈsmɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌtrænˈsmɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.