How to pronounce transpired
Say it like tran-SPY-erd. Transpired has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPY).
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- tran
- SPY
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Transpired 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.
- SPYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of transpired
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: tran-SPY-ud.
What does transpired mean?
- simple past and past participle of transpire How to pronounce transpire
Words that rhyme with transpired
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Questions about saying transpired
How do you pronounce transpired?
Say tran-SPY-erd. The American pronunciation is /trænˈspaɪɚd/. In British English it is /trænˈspaɪəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in transpired?
Transpired has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPY). Broken into parts: tran · SPY · erd.
Is transpired 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 /trænˈspaɪəd/ (tran-SPY-ud).