How to Pronounce Transitory

To pronounce "transitory", say TRANS-it-ory — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈtɹæn.sɪ.t(ə)ɹɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈtɹæn.sɪ.t(ə)ɹɪ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “transitory”

"transitory" has 3 syllables: trans-it-ory. It rhymes with repository and hoary, if that helps it stick.

What does transitory mean?

adjective

  1. Lasting only a short time; temporary.
  2. Of an action: that may be brought in any county

Antonyms

local

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Words that rhyme with transitory

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repositoryhoaryquarryallegorydesultoryambulatoryglorydilatoryaleatoryterritoryobligatoryinventory

Related words

short-livedephemeralimpermanenttransienttemporaryfugaciouspassingfleeting

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "transitory"?▾

"Transitory" has 3 syllables: trans · it · ory.

What is the IPA transcription of "transitory"?▾

The IPA transcription of "transitory" is /ˈtɹæn.sɪ.t(ə)ɹɪ/.

What does "transitory" mean?▾

Transitory: Lasting only a short time; temporary.

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