transdeletion

Questions

What does transdeletion mean?

The process of forming an anagram of a word with one letter deleted (e.g. indicator from dictionary), a form of recreational wordplay.

Where does transdeletion come from?

From trans- + deletion.

How to pronounce transdeletion

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “transdeletion”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “transdeletion”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “transdeletion” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.