How to pronounce traveled
Say it like TRAV-uld. Traveled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAV).
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- TRAV
- uld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Traveled 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.
- uldKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of traveled
American and British speakers say traveled in essentially the same way: /ˈtrævəld/ in the US and /ˈtrævəld/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRAV-uld.
What does traveled mean?
- traveled over or through; sometimes used as a combining term
- familiar with many parts of the world“a traveled, educated man”“well-traveled people”
Words that rhyme with traveled
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of traveled.
Words that sound like traveled
Questions about saying traveled
How do you pronounce traveled?
Say TRAV-uld. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrævəld/. In British English it is /ˈtrævəld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in traveled?
Traveled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAV). Broken into parts: TRAV · uld.
Do Americans and Brits say traveled the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtrævəld/ and the British form is /ˈtrævəld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as traveled?
Traveled sounds the same as travelled in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.