How to pronounce Transvaal
Say it like tranz-VAHL. Transvaal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAHL).
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US American/trænzˈvɑl/tranz-VAHL
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- tranz
- VAHL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Transvaal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tranzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- VAHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does Transvaal mean?
proper noun
- A geographical region and former province (until 1994) of South Africa between the Vaal and Limpopo rivers.
Where does Transvaal come from?
From trans- + Vaal.
Words that rhyme with Transvaal
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Questions about saying Transvaal
How do you pronounce Transvaal?
Say tranz-VAHL. The American pronunciation is /trænzˈvɑl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Transvaal?
Transvaal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAHL). Broken into parts: tranz · VAHL.