How to Pronounce Transcendent

To pronounce "transcendent", say TRANSC-end-ent — 3 syllables, IPA /tɹæn(t)ˈsɛndənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

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12

Letters

/tɹæn(t)ˈsɛndənt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “transcendent”

"transcendent" has 3 syllables: transc-end-ent. It rhymes with resplendent and dependent, if that helps it stick.

What does transcendent mean?

noun

  1. That which surpasses or is supereminent; something excellent.

adjective

  1. Surpassing usual limits
  2. Supreme in excellence

Words that rhyme with transcendent

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

resplendentdependentindependentascendantpendantattendantsplendentdescendantinterdependentdescendentsuperintendentsuperintendant

Related words

superiorsurpassingunknownunknowabletranscendentalepochalmomentousmeaningful

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "transcendent"?▾

"Transcendent" has 3 syllables: transc · end · ent.

What is the IPA transcription of "transcendent"?▾

The IPA transcription of "transcendent" is /tɹæn(t)ˈsɛndənt/.

What does "transcendent" mean?▾

Transcendent: That which surpasses or is supereminent; something excellent.

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