How to pronounce transpose
Say it like tran-SPOHZ. Transpose has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPOHZ).
- tran
- SPOHZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Transpose 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.
- SPOHZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of transpose
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: tran-SPOHZ.
What does transpose mean?
- To reverse or change the order of (two or more things); to swap or interchange.
- To rewrite or perform (a piece) in another key.
- To move (a term) from one side of an algebraic equation to the other, reversing the sign of the term.
- The matrix derived from performing a transpose operation on a given matrix.
- A graph whose every edge has had its direction reversed.
- Created by transposing a specified matrix.
- Created by transposing a specified graph.
Where does transpose come from?
From Middle English transposen, from Old French transposer, from Latin trānspositus, perfect passive participle of trānspōnō (“to put across”), from trāns (“across”) + pōnō (“to put”).
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Words that rhyme with transpose
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Questions about saying transpose
How do you pronounce transpose?
Say tran-SPOHZ. The American pronunciation is /trænˈspoʊz/. In British English it is /trænˈspəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in transpose?
Transpose has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPOHZ). Broken into parts: tran · SPOHZ.
Is transpose pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /trænˈspəʊz/ (tran-SPOHZ).