How to Pronounce “transformer”

American (US)

/tɹænsˈfoɹməɹ/

British (UK)

/tɹænsˈfɔːmə/

noun — Something that transforms, changing its own or another thing's shape.

Where the stress falls. “transformer” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /tɹænsˈfoɹməɹ/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.

An unstressed vowel reduces to schwa. /tɹænsˈfoɹməɹ/ contains a schwa /ə/ — the short, neutral “uh” that English unstressed syllables collapse into. Saying /ə/ there, instead of the vowel the spelling suggests, is most of what makes the word sound native.

What does "transformer" mean?

transformer (noun): Something that transforms, changing its own or another thing's shape.

How do you pronounce "transformer" in American vs British English?

American English: /tɹænsˈfoɹməɹ/. British English: /tɹænsˈfɔːmə/. Play both on this page to hear the difference.

What is the IPA transcription of "transformer"?

/tɹænsˈfoɹməɹ/ in American English, /tɹænsˈfɔːmə/ in British English.

Which syllable is stressed in "transformer"?

“transformer” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /tɹænsˈfoɹməɹ/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.