How to pronounce transportation
Say it like tran-sper-TAY-shun. Transportation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY).
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- tran
- sper
- TAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Transportation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tranGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- sperKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of transportation
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: tran-spuh-TAY-shun.
What does transportation mean?
- a facility consisting of the means and equipment necessary for the movement of passengers or goods
- the act of moving something from one location to another
- the sum charged for riding in a public conveyance
Where does transportation come from?
From transport + -ation.
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Words that rhyme with transportation
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Questions about saying transportation
How do you pronounce transportation?
Say tran-sper-TAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌtrænspɚˈteɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌtrænspəˈteɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in transportation?
Transportation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY). Broken into parts: tran · sper · TAY · shun.
Is transportation 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 /ˌtrænspəˈteɪʃən/ (tran-spuh-TAY-shun).