How to pronounce transit

transit

/ˈtrænzɪt/

2 syllables, stress on the first

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/t/as in ten	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/r/as in red	The tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/æ/as in cat	Open the mouth wide, as for “ah”, but say “e”. Wider than in “bed”.
/n/as in no	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/z/as in zoo	A voiced “z”. Do not turn it into “s” at the end of a word.
/ɪ/as in ship	A short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/t/as in ten	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.

I listen to the radio while in transit.

How do you pronounce transit?

Transit is pronounced /ˈtrænzɪt/ in American English.

How many syllables are in transit?

Transit has 2 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in transit?

The first syllable: /ˈtrænzɪt/.