How to pronounce traveller
Say it like TRAV-uh-ler. Traveller 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
Traveller 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 traveller
- 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 traveller mean?
- One who travels, especially to distant lands.
- A salesman who travels from place to place on behalf of a company.
- Someone who lives (particularly in the UK) in a caravan, bus or other vehicle rather than a fixed abode.
Where does traveller come from?
From Middle English traveler, travelour, travailere, travailour (“worker", also "traveler”), equivalent to travel + -er.
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Words that rhyme with traveller
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Words that sound like traveller
Questions about saying traveller
How do you pronounce traveller?
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 traveller?
Traveller has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAV). Broken into parts: TRAV · uh · ler.
Is traveller 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 traveller?
Traveller sounds the same as traveler in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.