How to pronounce transmute
Say it like tranz-MYOOT. Transmute has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MYOOT).
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- tranz
- MYOOT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Transmute 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.
- MYOOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of transmute
American and British speakers say transmute in essentially the same way: /trænzˈmjut/ in the US and /trænzˈmjuːt/ in the UK.
British respelling: tranz-MYOOT.
What does transmute mean?
- To change or convert one thing to another, or from one state or form to another.“The alchemists tried to transmute base metals to gold.”
Where does transmute come from?
From Latin trānsmūtāre, from trans + mūtāre.
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Words that rhyme with transmute
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Questions about saying transmute
How do you pronounce transmute?
Say tranz-MYOOT. The American pronunciation is /trænzˈmjut/. In British English it is /trænzˈmjuːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in transmute?
Transmute has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MYOOT). Broken into parts: tranz · MYOOT.
Do Americans and Brits say transmute the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /trænzˈmjut/ and the British form is /trænzˈmjuːt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.