How to pronounce "transportation"

transportation

Noun
American
/ˌtræn.spɔrˈteɪ.ʃən/

Syllable Breakdown

trans por ta tion

How natives say transportation

British
/ˌtræn.spɔːˈteɪ.ʃən/

Syllable Breakdown

trans por ta tion

How natives say transportation

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with 'trans', making a clear 'tr' sound.

  • Move to 'por', with emphasis on the 'p'.

  • Stress the 'ta', stretching the 'ay' sound.

  • End softly with 'tion', saying it like 'shun'.

Common Mistakes

  • tranes-por-ta-tion

  • transpeer-ta-tion

  • trans-per-tation

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with 'trans', similar to American.

  • Move to 'por', making the 'o' longer.

  • Stress the 'ta', with a longer 'ay' sound.

  • End with 'tion', like 'shun'.

common mistakes

  • tranes-por-ta-tion

  • trans-peer-ta-tion

  • trans-per-tation

FAQ

Where is the stress in the word?

The stress is on the third syllable, 'ta'.

Why does 'tion' sound like 'shun'?

In English, 'tion' often sounds like 'shun'.

Is 'transport' pronounced the same?

No, 'transport' has only two syllables, with stress on the first.

Definition

transportation

The act of moving people or goods from one place to another.

Word Family

transport

/ˈtræn.spɔːrt/

verb

To carry something

Example: I transport goods every day.

transporter

/trænˈspɔːr.tər/

noun

A vehicle or method for carrying

Example: He is a transporter by profession.

transit

/ˈtræn.zɪt/

noun

Passage over or through a place

Example: They are in transit to Europe.

Key Pronunciation Differences

'Transportation' has one additional syllable compared to 'transport'.

'Transporter' and 'transportation' have different stress patterns.

'Transit' is shorter and ends differently than 'transportation'.

Pro Tips

Focus on Syllables

Break the word down syllable by syllable to pronounce it correctly.

Listen and Imitate

Listen to native speakers and try to imitate the pronunciation.

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/əˈbrɔd/

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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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