How to pronounce traveler
Say it like TRAV-uh-ler. Traveler has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAV).
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- TRAV
- uh
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Traveler 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.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of traveler
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TRAV-uh-luh.
What does traveler mean?
- a person who changes location
Where does traveler come from?
From travel + -er.
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Words that rhyme with traveler
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Words that sound like traveler
Questions about saying traveler
How do you pronounce traveler?
Say TRAV-uh-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrævəlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtrævələ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in traveler?
Traveler has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAV). Broken into parts: TRAV · uh · ler.
Is traveler 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 /ˈtrævələ/ (TRAV-uh-luh).
What words sound the same as traveler?
Traveler sounds the same as traveller in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.