How to pronounce transmutation
Say it like tranzm-yoo-TAY-shun. Transmutation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY).
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- tranzm
- yoo
- TAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Transmutation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tranzmKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of transmutation
American and British speakers say transmutation in essentially the same way: /trænzmjuˈteɪʃən/ in the US and /trænzmjuːˈteɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: tranzm-yoo-TAY-shun.
What does transmutation mean?
- The conversion of one thing into something else; transformation.
- The supposed transformation of one element into another, especially of a base metal into gold.
- The actual transformation of one element into another by a nuclear reaction.
Where does transmutation come from?
Late 14th century, from Old French transmutacion (“transformation, metamorphosis”), from Late Latin transmutationem, from Latin transmutare (“to change”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- development
- metamorphosis
- transfiguration
- conversion
Words that rhyme with transmutation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of transmutation.
Questions about saying transmutation
How do you pronounce transmutation?
Say tranzm-yoo-TAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /trænzmjuˈteɪʃən/. In British English it is /trænzmjuːˈteɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in transmutation?
Transmutation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY). Broken into parts: tranzm · yoo · TAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say transmutation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /trænzmjuˈteɪʃən/ and the British form is /trænzmjuːˈteɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.