transference

/trænsˈfɝːəns/
Syllables trans·fer·ence
Stress trans-FER-ence

Phonics Breakdown

trans
/træns/
short a
fer
/fɝː/
r控元音
ence
/əns/
schwa

Meaning

the act of transferring or the redirection of feelings to another person

Sound Reference

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trans=/træns/(transfer) + fer=/fɝː/(refer) + ence=/əns/(difference)

Example

In therapy, transference can affect the relationship between patient and therapist.