How do you pronounce "transom"?

In American English: /ˈtrænsəm/ (TRANS-uhm). In British English: /tɹˈansəm/ (TR). In Canadian English: /ˈtrænsəm/ (TRANS-uhm). In Australian English: /tɹˈansəm/ (TR).

Is "transom" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtrænsəm/ (TRANS-uhm), while in British English it's /tɹˈansəm/ (TR).

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transom

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/ˈtrænsəm/

TRANS-uhm

Syllable Breakdown

trænstran·əmsom

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