How to pronounce transom
Say it like TRAN-sum. Transom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAN).
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US American/ˈtrænsəm/TRAN-sum
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- TRAN
- sum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Transom pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- sumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does transom mean?
noun
- A crosspiece over a door; a lintel.
- A horizontal glazing bar in a window.
- A transom window.
Where does transom come from?
From Middle English traunsom; probably an alteration of Latin trānstrum (“crossbeam”).
Words that rhyme with transom
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of transom.
Questions about saying transom
How do you pronounce transom?
Say TRAN-sum. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrænsəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in transom?
Transom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAN). Broken into parts: TRAN · sum.