How to pronounce travels
Say it like TRAV-ulz. Travels has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAV).
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- TRAV
- ulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Travels 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.
- ulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of travels
American and British speakers say travels in essentially the same way: /ˈtrævəlz/ in the US and /ˈtrævəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRAV-ulz.
What does travels mean?
- plural of travel How to pronounce travel
- third-person singular simple present indicative of travel How to pronounce travel
Questions about saying travels
How do you pronounce travels?
Say TRAV-ulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrævəlz/. In British English it is /ˈtrævəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in travels?
Travels has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAV). Broken into parts: TRAV · ulz.
Do Americans and Brits say travels the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtrævəlz/ and the British form is /ˈtrævəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.