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How to pronounce transatlantic

transatlantic
/trænzətˈlæntɪk/
4 syllables, stress on the third

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There is a second pronunciation: /trænzətˈlænɪk/.

Transatlantic, sound by sound

/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/r/as in redThe tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/æ/as in catOpen the mouth wide, as for “ah”, but say “e”. Wider than in “bed”.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/z/as in zooA voiced “z”. Do not turn it into “s” at the end of a word.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/æ/as in catOpen the mouth wide, as for “ah”, but say “e”. Wider than in “bed”.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/k/as in catWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce transatlantic?

Transatlantic is pronounced /trænzətˈlæntɪk/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /trænzətˈlænɪk/, is also used.

How many syllables are in transatlantic?

Transatlantic has 4 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in transatlantic?

The third syllable: /trænzətˈlæntɪk/.

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