How to pronounce transmit
Say it like tranz-MIT. Transmit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIT).
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- tranz
- MIT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Transmit pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tranzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- MITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of transmit
American and British speakers say transmit in essentially the same way: /trænzˈmɪt/ in the US and /trænzˈmɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: tranz-MIT.
What does transmit mean?
- transfer to another“communicate a disease”
- transmit or serve as the medium for transmission“Sound carries well over water”“The airwaves carry the sound”
- broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television“We cannot air this X-rated song”
Where does transmit come from?
From Middle English transmitten, borrowed from Latin trānsmittō (“transmit”, verb, literally “across-send”).
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Words that rhyme with transmit
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Questions about saying transmit
How do you pronounce transmit?
Say tranz-MIT. The American pronunciation is /trænzˈmɪt/. In British English it is /trænzˈmɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in transmit?
Transmit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIT). Broken into parts: tranz · MIT.
Do Americans and Brits say transmit the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /trænzˈmɪt/ and the British form is /trænzˈmɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.