How to Pronounce Transmission

To pronounce "transmission", say TRANSM-iss-ion — 3 syllables, IPA /tɹænsˈmɪʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

12

Letters

/tɹænsˈmɪʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “transmission”

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

What does transmission mean?

noun

  1. The act of transmitting, e.g. data or electric power.
  2. The fact of being transmitted.

Synonyms

gearboxoutsending

Words that rhyme with transmission

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dispositioncognitionambitioneruditionadmonitionvolitioncompositionrecognitionjuxtapositionapparitionpositionacquisition

Related words

transmittaltransmittingtransmittanceinfectioncontagiontransmittedtransmittertransmit

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "transmission"?▾

"Transmission" has 3 syllables: transm · iss · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "transmission"?▾

The IPA transcription of "transmission" is /tɹænsˈmɪʃən/.

What does "transmission" mean?▾

Transmission: The act of transmitting, e.g. data or electric power.

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