How to pronounce transporter
Say it like tran-SPOR-ter. Transporter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPOR).
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- tran
- SPOR
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Transporter 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.
- SPORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of transporter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: tran-SPAW-tuh.
What does transporter mean?
- A long truck or lorry for carrying vehicles.
- A type of crane for loading or unloading a ship.
- A conveyor belt that transports objects in a factory etc.
Where does transporter come from?
From transport + -er.
Words that rhyme with transporter
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of transporter.
Questions about saying transporter
How do you pronounce transporter?
Say tran-SPOR-ter. The American pronunciation is /trænˈspɔrtɚ/. In British English it is /trænˈspɔːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in transporter?
Transporter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPOR). Broken into parts: tran · SPOR · ter.
Is transporter 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 /trænˈspɔːtə/ (tran-SPAW-tuh).