How to pronounce transoceanic
Say it like tran-zoh-shee-AN-ik. Transoceanic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (AN).
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- tran
- zoh
- shee
- AN
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Transoceanic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tranGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- zohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- sheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of transoceanic
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: tran-zoh-shee-AN-ik.
What does transoceanic mean?
- Beyond or on the other side of an ocean.“Guam is a transoceanic territory of the United States.”
- Crossing an ocean.“We took a transoceanic flight.”
Where does transoceanic come from?
From trans- + oceanic.
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Words that rhyme with transoceanic
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Questions about saying transoceanic
How do you pronounce transoceanic?
Say tran-zoh-shee-AN-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌtrænzoʊʃiˈænɪk/. In British English it is /ˌtrænzəʊʃiˈænɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in transoceanic?
Transoceanic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (AN). Broken into parts: tran · zoh · shee · AN · ik.
Is transoceanic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌtrænzəʊʃiˈænɪk/ (tran-zoh-shee-AN-ik).