How to pronounce transpicuous
Say it like tranz-PIK-yoors. Transpicuous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PIK).
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- tranz
- PIK
- yoors
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Transpicuous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tranzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- PIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yoorsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of transpicuous
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: tranz-PIK-yoors.
What does transpicuous mean?
- Easily construed or seen through.
Where does transpicuous come from?
Borrowed from Latin trānspicuus (“transparent”).
Questions about saying transpicuous
How do you pronounce transpicuous?
Say tranz-PIK-yoors. The American pronunciation is /trænzˈpɪkjʊrs/. In British English it is /trænzˈpɪkjʊəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in transpicuous?
Transpicuous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PIK). Broken into parts: tranz · PIK · yoors.
Is transpicuous pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /trænzˈpɪkjʊəs/ (tranz-PIK-yoors).