How to Pronounce "transpire"
word
tɹænˈspaɪɝ
tran-SPIRE-er
tɹænspˈaɪə
tran-SPIRE-uh
Definition
To happen or occur, often referring to something that becomes known or is revealed after the fact. In science, it can also mean when plants release water vapor through their leaves.
IPA Transcription
American English
tɹænˈspaɪɝ
British English
tɹænspˈaɪə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
tran-SPIRE-er
UK
tran-SPIRE-uh
Listen in Context
It finally transpired that he was innocent.
What will transpire next?
Water transpires from the leaves of plants.
No one expected what would transpire at the meeting.