How to pronounce transparent
Say it like tran-SPER-unt. Transparent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPER).
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- tran
- SPER
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Transparent 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.
- untKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of transparent
American and British speakers say transparent in essentially the same way: /trænˈspɛrənt/ in the US and /trænˈspærənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: tran-SPAR-unt.
What does transparent mean?
- transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity“the cold crystalline water of melted snow”“crystal clear skies”
- so thin as to transmit light“a hat with a diaphanous veil”“filmy wings of a moth”
- free of deceit
Where does transparent come from?
Borrowed from Medieval Latin trānspārēns, trānspārēntis (“transparent”), present participle of transpareō, from Latin trans + pareō.
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Words that rhyme with transparent
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Questions about saying transparent
How do you pronounce transparent?
Say tran-SPER-unt. The American pronunciation is /trænˈspɛrənt/. In British English it is /trænˈspærənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in transparent?
Transparent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPER). Broken into parts: tran · SPER · unt.
Do Americans and Brits say transparent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /trænˈspɛrənt/ and the British form is /trænˈspærənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.