How to pronounce transpires
Say it like tran-SPY-erz. Transpires has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPY).
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- tran
- SPY
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Transpires 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of transpires
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: tran-SPY-uz.
What does transpires mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of transpire How to pronounce transpire
Words that rhyme with transpires
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Questions about saying transpires
How do you pronounce transpires?
Say tran-SPY-erz. The American pronunciation is /trænˈspaɪɚz/. In British English it is /trænˈspaɪəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in transpires?
Transpires has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPY). Broken into parts: tran · SPY · erz.
Is transpires 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 /trænˈspaɪəz/ (tran-SPY-uz).