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How to pronounce transfix

transfix
/trænsˈfɪks/
2 syllables, stress on the second

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Transfix, 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.
/s/as in seeTongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/f/as in fiveUpper teeth on the lower lip, no voice.
/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.
/s/as in seeTongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce transfix?

Transfix is pronounced /trænsˈfɪks/ in American English.

How many syllables are in transfix?

Transfix has 2 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in transfix?

The second syllable: /trænsˈfɪks/.

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