How to Pronounce Transept

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

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TRANS-ept

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💡 Tip for remembering “transept”

"transept" has 2 syllables: trans-ept.

What does transept mean?

noun

  1. The transversal part of a church, which crosses at right angles to the greatest length, and between the nave and choir. In the basilicas, this had often no projection at its two ends. In Gothic churches these project greatly, and should be called the arms of the transept. It is common, however, to speak of the arms themselves as the transepts.

Related words

transversarytransversariumtrunktransomcounterapsetympanumtransverse

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How many syllables are in "transept"?▾

"Transept" has 2 syllables: trans · ept.

What does "transept" mean?▾

Transept: The transversal part of a church, which crosses at right angles to the greatest length, and between the nave and choir. In the basilicas, this had often no projection at its two ends. In Gothic churches these project greatly, and should be called the arms of the transept. It is common, however, to speak of the arms themselves as the transepts.

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