How to Pronounce "transcontinental"
word
ˌtɹænzˌkɑnɪˈnɛnəɫ/, /ˌtɹænzˌkɑnɪˈnɛntəɫ/, /ˌtɹænzˌkɑntɪˈnɛnəɫ/, /ˌtɹænzˌkɑntɪˈnɛntəɫ
trans-kon-i-NEN-tuhl
tɹænskˌɒntɪnˈɛntəl
trans-kon-ti-NEN-tuhl
Definition
Something that goes across or connects different continents, such as a railway, flight, or service.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌtɹænzˌkɑnɪˈnɛnəɫ/, /ˌtɹænzˌkɑnɪˈnɛntəɫ/, /ˌtɹænzˌkɑntɪˈnɛnəɫ/, /ˌtɹænzˌkɑntɪˈnɛntəɫ
British English
tɹænskˌɒntɪnˈɛntəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
trans-kon-i-NEN-tuhl
UK
trans-kon-ti-NEN-tuhl
Listen in Context
The first transcontinental railroad was built in the 19th century.
He took a transcontinental flight from Asia to America.
A new transcontinental cable connects the internet across two continents.
Riding the transcontinental train was a once-in-a-lifetime experience for her.