How to Pronounce Transubstantiation

To pronounce "transubstantiation", say TRANS-ubst-ant-iat-ion — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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TRANS-ubst-ant-iat-ion

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"transubstantiation" has 5 syllables: trans-ubst-ant-iat-ion.

What does transubstantiation mean?

noun

  1. Conversion of one substance into another.
  2. (in Roman Catholic dogma) The doctrine holding that the bread and wine of the Eucharist are transformed into the body and blood of Jesus.

Related words

transmutationtranssubstantiationtranselementationtransfigurementtransfigurationretransfigurationtransulfurationtransmorphism

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How many syllables are in "transubstantiation"?▾

"Transubstantiation" has 5 syllables: trans · ubst · ant · iat · ion.

What does "transubstantiation" mean?▾

Transubstantiation: Conversion of one substance into another.

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