How to Pronounce Transposed

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

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

TRANSP-os-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “transposed”

"transposed" has 3 syllables: transp-os-ed. It rhymes with composed and enclosed, if that helps it stick.

What does transposed mean?

verb

  1. To reverse or change the order of (two or more things); to swap or interchange.
  2. To rewrite or perform (a piece) in another key.

Synonyms

exchangeinterchangeswapswitchcancelreduce

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Words that rhyme with transposed

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composedenclosedpredisposedimposeddisclosedexposeddisposedundisclosedjuxtaposedsuperimposedsupposedopposed

Related words

backwardconversereversedacceptedadoptedappliedbuiltbuilt-in

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "transposed"?▾

"Transposed" has 3 syllables: transp · os · ed.

What does "transposed" mean?▾

Transposed: To reverse or change the order of (two or more things); to swap or interchange.

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