How to Pronounce “tranche”
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- American (US)
- /trɑːnʃ/
- British (UK)
- /trɑːnʃ/
- Australian (AU)
- /tɹæːnt͡ʃ/
What “tranche” means
noun — One portion of a larger sum of money or of a series of payments.
Example: The second tranche of funding arrives in June.
Synonyms: instalment, portion
Pronunciation Notes
The final e is silent. The transcription /trɑːnʃ/ ends on a consonant sound, so the written e at the end of “tranche” is not pronounced.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "tranche" mean?
tranche (noun): One portion of a larger sum of money or of a series of payments. For example — The second tranche of funding arrives in June.
How do you pronounce "tranche" in American vs British English?
Both accents use the same sequence of phonemes for "tranche", /trɑːnʃ/, so the difference you hear is in how the vowels are coloured rather than in which sounds are used. Play both on this page to compare.
What is the IPA transcription of "tranche"?
/trɑːnʃ/ in American English, /trɑːnʃ/ in British English, /tɹæːnt͡ʃ/ in Australian English.
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