How to Pronounce "transposition"
word
ˌtrænspəˈzɪʃən
tran-spuh-ZIH-shun
tɹænspəzˈɪʃən
tran-spuh-ZIH-shun
Definition
Transposition is the act of changing the order or position of something. It is often used for switching musical keys, rearranging numbers, or switching elements in math or language.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌtrænspəˈzɪʃən
British English
tɹænspəzˈɪʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
tran-spuh-ZIH-shun
UK
tran-spuh-ZIH-shun
Listen in Context
The puzzle was solved by transposition of letters.
He used transposition to write the song in a higher key for the singer.
A simple transposition of seats made the classroom more comfortable.
Sometimes, a clever transposition of words can change the whole meaning of a sentence.