How to pronounce transparency
Say it like tran-SPER-un-see. Transparency has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPER).
- tran
- SPER
- un
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Transparency pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tranKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- SPERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of transparency
American and British speakers say transparency in essentially the same way: /trænˈspɛrənsi/ in the US and /trænˈspærənsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: tran-SPAR-un-see.
What does transparency mean?
- The quality of being transparent.
- Openness; accessibility to scrutiny.
- A transparent artwork, viewable by shining light through it.
Where does transparency come from?
Borrowed from Medieval Latin trānspārentia, equivalent to transparent + -cy.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- transparence
- transparentness
- foil
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying transparency
How do you pronounce transparency?
Say tran-SPER-un-see. The American pronunciation is /trænˈspɛrənsi/. In British English it is /trænˈspærənsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in transparency?
Transparency has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPER). Broken into parts: tran · SPER · un · see.
Do Americans and Brits say transparency the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /trænˈspɛrənsi/ and the British form is /trænˈspærənsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.