How to pronounce travelled
Say it like TRAV-uld. Travelled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAV).
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- TRAV
- uld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Travelled 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 travelled
American and British speakers say travelled in essentially the same way: /ˈtrævəld/ in the US and /ˈtrævəld/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRAV-uld.
What does travelled mean?
- familiar with many parts of the world“a traveled, educated man”“well-traveled people”
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with travelled
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Words that sound like travelled
Questions about saying travelled
How do you pronounce travelled?
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 travelled?
Travelled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAV). Broken into parts: TRAV · uld.
Do Americans and Brits say travelled 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 travelled?
Travelled sounds the same as traveled in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.