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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

trans-

/tɹænz/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.41 in modern English

Syllables
tran-s-
IPA
/tɹænz/
5
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
3
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

prefix

Extending across, through, or over.

prefix

To or on the other side of, beyond; outside of.

prefix

A compound in which two atoms or groups are situated on opposite sides of some plane of symmetry passing through the compound. (Also used without the hyphen as an adjective; see trans.)

prefix

Transgender or transsexual, or pertaining to those who are transgender or transsexual.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin trans- (“across, beyond, on the far side”).

Inflected Forms

tran- (alternative)

Phrases

intra- inter- supra-

Frequently Paired Words

trans intra- inter- supra- dia- epi-

Synonyms

x- dia- para- per- hyper- ultra- out- extra- preter- ex- ecto-

Homonyms

trans

Antonyms

cis-

Questions

How do you pronounce trans-?
The recorded pronunciation is /tɹænz/.
What does trans- mean?
Extending across, through, or over.
Where does trans- come from?
Borrowed from Latin trans- (“across, beyond, on the far side”).

How to pronounce trans-

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “trans-”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/tɹænz/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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