How to Pronounce Transference

To pronounce "transference", say TRANSF-er-enc-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈtɹansf(ə)ɹ(ə)ns/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

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12

Letters

/ˈtɹansf(ə)ɹ(ə)ns/

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💡 Tip for remembering “transference”

"transference" has 4 syllables: transf-er-enc-e. It rhymes with occurrence and recurrence, if that helps it stick.

What does transference mean?

noun

  1. The act of conveying from one place to another; the act of transferring or the fact of being transferred.
  2. The process by which emotions and desires, originally associated with one person, such as a parent, are unconsciously shifted to another.

Words that rhyme with transference

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

occurrencerecurrenceconcurrencedeterrencecoinsurancecurrence

Related words

transfertransferringhandoverredeploymenttransitionpassthroughtransmissiondevolution

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "transference"?▾

"Transference" has 4 syllables: transf · er · enc · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "transference"?▾

The IPA transcription of "transference" is /ˈtɹansf(ə)ɹ(ə)ns/.

What does "transference" mean?▾

Transference: The act of conveying from one place to another; the act of transferring or the fact of being transferred.

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