How to Pronounce Transition

To pronounce "transition", say TRANS-it-ion — 3 syllables, IPA /tɹænˈzɪʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/tɹænˈzɪʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “transition”

"transition" has 3 syllables: trans-it-ion. It rhymes with disposition and cognition, if that helps it stick.

What does transition mean?

noun

  1. The process of change from one form, state, style or place to another.
  2. A word or phrase connecting one part of a discourse to another.

verb

  1. To make a transition.
  2. To bring through a transition; to change.

    “The soldier was transitioned from a combat role to a strategic role.”

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Words that rhyme with transition

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dispositioncognitionambitioneruditionadmonitionvolitioncompositionrecognitionjuxtapositionapparitionpositionacquisition

Related words

changeoverconversionmodulationpassagesegueswitchoverchangechanging

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "transition"?▾

"Transition" has 3 syllables: trans · it · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "transition"?▾

The IPA transcription of "transition" is /tɹænˈzɪʃən/.

What does "transition" mean?▾

Transition: The process of change from one form, state, style or place to another.

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