How to pronounce traversed
Say it like truh-VURST. Traversed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VURST).
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- truh
- VURST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Traversed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- truhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- VURSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of traversed
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: truh-VURST.
What does traversed mean?
- simple past and past participle of traverse How to pronounce traverse
Words that rhyme with traversed
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Questions about saying traversed
How do you pronounce traversed?
Say truh-VURST. The American pronunciation is /trəˈvɝst/. In British English it is /trəˈvɜːst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in traversed?
Traversed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VURST). Broken into parts: truh · VURST.
Is traversed 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 /trəˈvɜːst/ (truh-VURST).