How to Pronounce Transparent

To pronounce "transparent", say TRANSP-ar-ent — 3 syllables, IPA /tɹæn(t)sˈpæɹənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

/tɹæn(t)sˈpæɹənt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “transparent”

"transparent" has 3 syllables: transp-ar-ent. It rhymes with aberrant and apparent, if that helps it stick.

What does transparent mean?

adjective

  1. (of a material or object) See-through, clear; having the property that light passes through it almost undisturbed, such that one can see through it clearly.

    “The waters of the lake were transparent until the factory dumped waste there.”

  2. (of a system or organization) Open, public; having the property that theories and practices are publicly visible, thereby reducing the chance of corruption.

Synonyms

apparentclearobviouscrystallinediaphanouslimpidsee-through

Antonyms

obscureopaquenontransparent

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Words that rhyme with transparent

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

aberrantapparenterrantinherentdeclarantgrandparentberentarendt

Related words

see-throughpelluciddiaphanousclearlimpidlucidvaporousthin

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "transparent"?▾

"Transparent" has 3 syllables: transp · ar · ent.

What is the IPA transcription of "transparent"?▾

The IPA transcription of "transparent" is /tɹæn(t)sˈpæɹənt/.

What does "transparent" mean?▾

Transparent: (of a material or object) See-through, clear; having the property that light passes through it almost undisturbed, such that one can see through it clearly.

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