How to pronounce "transport"

transport

Noun
American
/ˈtrænspɔrt/

Syllable Breakdown

trans port

How natives say transport

British
/ˈtrænspɔːt/

Syllable Breakdown

trans port

How natives say transport

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with 'trans': pronounce 'tr' as in 'tree', followed by 'ae' as in 'cat'

  • Connect to 'sport': pronounce 'sp' as in 'spoon', 'o' like 'or', and end with 't'

  • Stress the first syllable: 'trans-'

Common Mistakes

  • missing-t (trans-por)

  • wrong-stress (trans-port)

  • silent-s (tran-port)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Begin with 'trans': pronounce 'tr' as in 'tree', followed by 'ae' as in 'cat'

  • Connect to 'port': pronounce 'p' as in 'pen', with 'ɔː' as in 'more', and end with 't'

  • Stress the first syllable: 'trans-'

common mistakes

  • missing-t (trans-por)

  • wrong-stress (trans-port)

  • silent-s (tran-port)

FAQ

Is the 't' in 'transport' silent?

No, pronounce all parts clearly.

Which syllable is stressed?

The first syllable, 'trans-' is stressed.

Is 's' silent in 'transport'?

No, pronounce the 's' clearly.

Definition

transport

Vehicles or systems for moving people or goods.

Word Family

transportation

/ˌtrænspɔrˈteɪʃən/

noun

The action of transporting.

Example: Transportation is essential for cities.

transporter

/ˈtrænspɔrtər/

noun

A person or thing that transports.

Example: He works as a transporter of goods.

transmit

/trænzˈmɪt/

verb

To send or convey.

Example: The signal transmits clearly.

Key Pronunciation Differences

'transport' has two syllables, 'transportation' has five.

Both 'transport' and 'transporter' start similarly, but 'transporter' has an additional 'er' sound.

'transpose' and 'transport' share the same 'trans' prefix, but differ in the rest.

Pro Tips

Listen Carefully

Listen to native speakers and repeat to improve.

Break It Down

Focus on pronouncing one syllable at a time.

Nearby Words

Test Your Pronunciation On Words That Have Sound Similarities With Transport

abroad

/əˈbrɔd/

accelerate

/əkˈsɛləˌreɪt/

accident

/ˈæksɪdənt/

accommodate

/əˈkɑːməˌdeɪt/

accompany

/əˈkʌmpəni/

accomplish

/əˈkɑːm.plɪʃ/

afford

/əˈfɔrd/

airline

/ˈɛrˌlaɪn/

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