How to Pronounce Transect

To pronounce "transect", say TRANS-ect — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

TRANS-ect

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💡 Tip for remembering “transect”

"transect" has 2 syllables: trans-ect. It rhymes with aspect and subject, if that helps it stick.

What does transect mean?

noun

  1. A path along which a researcher moves to count and record observations or collect data.

verb

  1. To divide something by cutting transversely

Words that rhyme with transect

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

aspectsubjectprojectdirecteffectneglectaffectrejectdefectrespectdeflectreflect

Related words

cross-sectioncross-sectionaltransversesectiongradientcrosscheckcross-cuttingbisect

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "transect"?▾

"Transect" has 2 syllables: trans · ect.

What does "transect" mean?▾

Transect: A path along which a researcher moves to count and record observations or collect data.

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