How to pronounce travertine
Say it like TRAV-er-teen. Travertine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAV).
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- TRAV
- er
- teen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Travertine 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of travertine
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TRAV-uh-tin.
What does travertine mean?
- A light, porous form of concretionary limestone (or calcite) deposited from solution, and sometimes quarried for building.
Where does travertine come from?
From Italian travertino, earlier tivertino, from Latin tīburtīnus (“Tiburtine”).
Questions about saying travertine
How do you pronounce travertine?
Say TRAV-er-teen. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrævərˌtin/. In British English it is /ˈtrævətɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in travertine?
Travertine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAV). Broken into parts: TRAV · er · teen.
Is travertine 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 /ˈtrævətɪn/ (TRAV-uh-tin).