How to pronounce transracial
Say it like tranz-RAY-shul. Transracial has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAY).
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- tranz
- RAY
- shul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Transracial pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tranzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of transracial
American and British speakers say transracial in essentially the same way: /ˌtrænzˈreɪʃəl/ in the US and /ˌtrænzˈreɪʃəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: tranz-RAY-shul.
What does transracial mean?
- Encompassing more than one race of people; interracial.“transracial adoption”
- Identifying as a member of a different race of people than the race into which one was born.
Where does transracial come from?
From trans- + racial.
Words that rhyme with transracial
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Questions about saying transracial
How do you pronounce transracial?
Say tranz-RAY-shul. The American pronunciation is /ˌtrænzˈreɪʃəl/. In British English it is /ˌtrænzˈreɪʃəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in transracial?
Transracial has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAY). Broken into parts: tranz · RAY · shul.
Do Americans and Brits say transracial the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌtrænzˈreɪʃəl/ and the British form is /ˌtrænzˈreɪʃəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.