How to pronounce transmogrify
Say it like tranz-MAH-grih-fy. Transmogrify has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAH).
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- tranz
- MAH
- grih
- fy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Transmogrify 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.
- MAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- grihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of transmogrify
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: tranz-MOG-rih-fy.
What does transmogrify mean?
- To substantially or completely alter the form of.
- To completely alter one's form.
Where does transmogrify come from?
17th century; origin uncertain, but possibly from transmigure, transmigrate.
Questions about saying transmogrify
How do you pronounce transmogrify?
Say tranz-MAH-grih-fy. The American pronunciation is /trænzˈmɑɡrɪfaɪ/. In British English it is /trænzˈmɒɡrɪfaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in transmogrify?
Transmogrify has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAH). Broken into parts: tranz · MAH · grih · fy.
Is transmogrify pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /trænzˈmɒɡrɪfaɪ/ (tranz-MOG-rih-fy).