How to pronounce transmontane
Say it like tranz-mon-TAYN. Transmontane has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAYN).
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- tranz
- mon
- TAYN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Transmontane 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.
- monKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- TAYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of transmontane
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: tranz-mon-TAYN.
What does transmontane mean?
- Of or relating to the other side of the mountains (usually with reference to the Alps).
Where does transmontane come from?
Ultimately from Latin trānsmontānus, either directly to English from Latin or by way of a Romance cognate.
Words that rhyme with transmontane
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Questions about saying transmontane
How do you pronounce transmontane?
Say tranz-mon-TAYN. The American pronunciation is /ˌtrænzmɑnˈteɪn/. In British English it is /ˌtrænzmɒnˈteɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in transmontane?
Transmontane has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAYN). Broken into parts: tranz · mon · TAYN.
Is transmontane 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 /ˌtrænzmɒnˈteɪn/ (tranz-mon-TAYN).