Transnations or transnatations is a compound word made up of the prefix "trans-" meaning "across" or "beyond," and the word "nations." The pronunciation of this word is /trænz'neɪʃənz/ or /træns'nætəʃnz/. The first syllable is pronounced with a short /æ/ sound, followed by the /nz/ sounds. The stressed syllable is the second one, which is pronounced with a short /æ/ sound, followed by the /tə/ and /ʃnz/ sounds. This word is used to describe activities or processes that occur across national boundaries or involve multiple nations.