How to pronounce transversal
Say it like trans-VUR-sul. Transversal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR).
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- trans
- VUR
- sul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Transversal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- transKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- VURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- sulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of transversal
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: trans-VUR-sul.
What does transversal mean?
- Running or lying across; transverse.“a transversal line”
- Exhibiting or pertaining to transversality; connecting heterogeneous elements (fields, kinds of people, etc).
- A line which traverses or intersects any system of other lines transversely.
- A line intersecting a pair of parallel lines.
- A set containing one member from each of a collection of disjoint sets.
Where does transversal come from?
From Middle French transversal, from Medieval Latin trānsversālis, from Latin trānsversus.
Words that rhyme with transversal
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Questions about saying transversal
How do you pronounce transversal?
Say trans-VUR-sul. The American pronunciation is /trænsˈvɝsəl/. In British English it is /trænsˈvɜːsəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in transversal?
Transversal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR). Broken into parts: trans · VUR · sul.
Is transversal 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 /trænsˈvɜːsəl/ (trans-VUR-sul).