How to pronounce transitional

transitional

/trænˈsɪʃənəl/

4 syllables, stress on the second

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There is a second pronunciation: /trænˈzɪʃənəl/.

/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.
/s/as in see	Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/ɪ/as in ship	A short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/ʃ/as in she	Lips slightly rounded, tongue a little further back than for “s”.
/ə/as in cup	A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/n/as in no	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/ə/as in cup	A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/l/as in look	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.

It's a transitional period in your life, which is what makes it so difficult.

How do you pronounce transitional?

Transitional is pronounced /trænˈsɪʃənəl/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /trænˈzɪʃənəl/, is also used.

How many syllables are in transitional?

Transitional has 4 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in transitional?

The second syllable: /trænˈsɪʃənəl/.