How to pronounce transpacific
Say it like tran-spuh-SIF-ik. Transpacific has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIF).
- tran
- spuh
- SIF
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Transpacific 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.
- spuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SIFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of transpacific
American and British speakers say transpacific in essentially the same way: /ˌtrænspəˈsɪfɪk/ in the US and /ˌtrænspəˈsɪfɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: tran-spuh-SIF-ik.
What does transpacific mean?
- Beyond, spanning or crossing, or on or from the other side of the Pacific Ocean.
Where does transpacific come from?
From trans- + Pacific.
Words that rhyme with transpacific
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of transpacific.
Questions about saying transpacific
How do you pronounce transpacific?
Say tran-spuh-SIF-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌtrænspəˈsɪfɪk/. In British English it is /ˌtrænspəˈsɪfɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in transpacific?
Transpacific has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIF). Broken into parts: tran · spuh · SIF · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say transpacific the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌtrænspəˈsɪfɪk/ and the British form is /ˌtrænspəˈsɪfɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.