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How to pronounce transmitter

transmitter
/trænˈsmɪtər/
3 syllables, stress on the second

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Transmitter, 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.
/m/as in manLips closed, air through the nose.
/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/ər/as in birdLips relaxed, tongue in the middle of the mouth. Keep one steady sound.

In a sentence

The scientists tracked the birds using small radio transmitters on their backs.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce transmitter?

Transmitter is pronounced /trænˈsmɪtər/ in American English.

How many syllables are in transmitter?

Transmitter has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in transmitter?

The second syllable: /trænˈsmɪtər/.

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