How many syllables in "transit"?

"transit" has 2 lettergrepen (tran - sit).

How to divide "transit"?

"transit" divides into 2 parts: tran · sit.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"transit": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:tran·sit

Hoofdklemtoon

TRAN-sit(tran · sit)● ○

Stress in "transit" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈtrænzɪt⁄

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IPAˈtrænzɪt

Lettergrepentran·sit

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How many syllables in "transit"?: "transit" has 2 lettergrepen (tran - sit).
How to divide "transit"?: "transit" divides into 2 parts: tran · sit.
Where is the stress in "transit"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "transit"?: Say each syllable slowly (tran... sit) and listen on SayItVid.