How to pronounce traitorous
Say it like TRAY-tuh-rus. Traitorous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAY).
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- TRAY
- tuh
- rus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Traitorous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of traitorous
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: TRAY-tuh-rus.
What does traitorous mean?
- Characteristic of a traitor; disloyal.
- Constituting treason; treasonable or seditious.
Where does traitorous come from?
From Middle English trayterous, traytrous, (also Middle English traytours, treytours), from Anglo-Norman traiterous, traitourous and Old French traitros.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- treacherous
- faithless
- unfaithful
- treasonous
Questions about saying traitorous
How do you pronounce traitorous?
Say TRAY-tuh-rus. The American pronunciation is /ˈtreɪtərəs/. In British English it is /ˈtreɪtərəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in traitorous?
Traitorous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAY). Broken into parts: TRAY · tuh · rus.
Is traitorous pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈtreɪtərəs/ (TRAY-tuh-rus).