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Try LingUp Now!Begin with the 'tr' sound as in 'tree'.
Say 'æ', like in 'cat'.
Follow with 'ns' where 'n' is lightly pronounced.
End with 'fɜr', with a soft 'r' sound.
trains-fer (syl-la-bles)
trans-fer (missing soft r)
tranz-fer (z instead of s)
Start with the 'tr' as in 'tree'.
Pronounce 'ɑː', a longer 'ah' sound.
Finish with 'ns' and then soft 'fə'.
trahns-for (wrong vowel length)
trans-pher (wrong vowel sound)
tranz-feh (z instead of s)
Stress the first syllable: TRANS-fer.
No, it's pronounced in both American and British English.
British English often uses a longer, open 'ah' sound.
The act of moving something from one place to another.
/trænsˈfɔrm/
To change the form or appearance of.
/trænzˈleɪt/
To express the meaning of words in another language.
/ˈtrænspɔrt/
To carry things from one place to another.
The stress in 'transform' is on the second syllable.
In 'translate', the 's' sounds like 'z'.
Transport has a similar 'træns' initial sound but different stress.
Pay attention to the soft 'r' ending in American English.
Listen to native speakers to catch subtle differences.
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