How to Pronounce Transfixed

To pronounce "transfixed", say TRANSF-ix-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

TRANSF-ix-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “transfixed”

"transfixed" has 3 syllables: transf-ix-ed. It rhymes with affixed and fixed, if that helps it stick.

What does transfixed mean?

verb

  1. To render motionless, by arousing terror, amazement or awe.
  2. To pierce with a sharp pointed weapon.

adjective

  1. Rendered motionless by completely focused attention, rapt, entranced, mesmerized.

Synonyms

enthralledentrancedhypnotizedmesmerizedrapt

Words that rhyme with transfixed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

affixedfixedmixednixedintermixedunmixedmixtebetwixtblixtsixed

Related words

spellboundenchantedfascinatedmesmerizedhypnotizedhypnotisedmesmerisedtranced

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "transfixed"?▾

"Transfixed" has 3 syllables: transf · ix · ed.

What does "transfixed" mean?▾

Transfixed: To render motionless, by arousing terror, amazement or awe.

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