How to pronounce transvestite
Say it like tranz-VES-tyte. Transvestite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VES).
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- tranz
- VES
- tyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Transvestite 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.
- VESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tyteKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of transvestite
American and British speakers say transvestite in essentially the same way: /trænzˈvɛstaɪt/ in the US and /trænzˈvɛstaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: tranz-VES-tyte.
What does transvestite mean?
- A person who sometimes wears clothes traditionally worn by and associated with the opposite sex; typically a male who cross-dresses occasionally by habit or personal choice.“Even though Steven used to dress up in his sister's clothes, it still came as a surprise he ended up as a transvestite.”
- An animal that engages in sexual mimicry.
Where does transvestite come from?
Borrowed from Latin trāns + vestītus, form of vestiō (“to clothe, to dress”) (as in English vestment, vest).
Questions about saying transvestite
How do you pronounce transvestite?
Say tranz-VES-tyte. The American pronunciation is /trænzˈvɛstaɪt/. In British English it is /trænzˈvɛstaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in transvestite?
Transvestite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VES). Broken into parts: tranz · VES · tyte.
Do Americans and Brits say transvestite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /trænzˈvɛstaɪt/ and the British form is /trænzˈvɛstaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.