How to pronounce travelator
Say it like TRAV-uh-lay-ter. Travelator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAV).
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- TRAV
- uh
- lay
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Travelator pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRAVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- layKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of travelator
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: TRAV-uh-lay-tuh.
What does travelator mean?
- A moving walkway; a slow conveyor belt that transports people horizontally or on an incline in a similar manner to an escalator.
Where does travelator come from?
Blend of travel + escalator.
Questions about saying travelator
How do you pronounce travelator?
Say TRAV-uh-lay-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrævəleɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtrævəleɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in travelator?
Travelator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAV). Broken into parts: TRAV · uh · lay · ter.
Is travelator pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈtrævəleɪtə/ (TRAV-uh-lay-tuh).