How to pronounce transponder
Say it like trans-PON-der. Transponder has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PON).
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- trans
- PON
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Transponder pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- transKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- PONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of transponder
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: trans-PON-duh.
What does transponder mean?
- A radar or radio transceiver that transmits some signal in response to receiving a predetermined signal.
Where does transponder come from?
Blend of transmitter + responder.
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Words that rhyme with transponder
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Questions about saying transponder
How do you pronounce transponder?
Say trans-PON-der. The American pronunciation is /trænsˈpɑndɚ/. In British English it is /trænsˈpɒndə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in transponder?
Transponder has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PON). Broken into parts: trans · PON · der.
Is transponder 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 /trænsˈpɒndə/ (trans-PON-duh).