How to pronounce traveling
Say it like TRAV-uh-ling. Traveling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAV).
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- TRAV
- uh
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Traveling 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.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of traveling
American and British speakers say traveling in essentially the same way: /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRAV-uh-ling.
What does traveling mean?
- the act of going from one place to another“he enjoyed selling but he hated the travel”
Where does traveling come from?
From travel + -ing.
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Words that rhyme with traveling
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Words that sound like traveling
Questions about saying traveling
How do you pronounce traveling?
Say TRAV-uh-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in traveling?
Traveling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAV). Broken into parts: TRAV · uh · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say traveling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as traveling?
Traveling sounds the same as travelling in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.