How to pronounce "trance"

trance

Noun
American
/træns/

Syllable Breakdown

trance

How natives say trance

British
/trɑːns/

Syllable Breakdown

trance

How natives say trance

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with a 't' sound.

  • Follow with a short 'r' sound.

  • Use the 'æ' sound as in 'cat'.

  • End with a 'ns' sound.

Common Mistakes

  • trens (trance)

  • trancee (trance)

  • trantz (trance)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with a 't' sound.

  • Follow with an elongated 'r' sound.

  • Use the 'ɑː' sound as in 'father'.

  • End with a 'ns' sound.

common mistakes

  • trens (trance)

  • trantse (trance)

  • træns (trance)

FAQ

Why is the American 'æ' different?

It's a short, middle vowel sound like in 'cat'.

How do Americans pronounce the 'a'?

In American English, it's a short 'æ' sound.

Why is the British 'a' longer?

In British English, it's pronounced with 'ɑː' as in 'father'.

Definition

trance

A state of deep focus or daze.

Word Family

entrance

/ˈɛn.trəns/

noun

Entryway

Example: He walked through the entrance.

entranced

/ɪnˈtrænst/

adjective

In a state of trance

Example: She was entranced by the show.

entrancing

/ɪnˈtrænsɪŋ/

adjective

Captivating or enchanting

Example: The music was entrancing.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Trance ends with 's', entrance adds 'trəns'.

Trance uses 'æ', entranced adds 'trænst'.

Trance uses a single syllable, entrancing adds '-ɪŋ'.

Pro Tips

Short Vowels

Practice the short 'æ' by saying 'cat', 'bat', 'mat'.

Elongated Vowels

British 'trɑːns' draws out the 'a', practice with 'father', 'calm'.

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/əkˈsɛləˌreɪt/

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/ˈæksɪdənt/

accommodate

/əˈkɑːməˌdeɪt/

accompany

/əˈkʌmpəni/

accomplish

/əˈkɑːm.plɪʃ/

afford

/əˈfɔrd/

airline

/ˈɛrˌlaɪn/

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