How to pronounce travest
Say it like TRAV-ust. Travest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAV).
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- TRAV
- ust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Travest 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.
- ustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of travest
American and British speakers say travest in essentially the same way: /ˈtrævəst/ in the US and /ˈtrævɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRAV-ist.
What does travest mean?
- To travesty; to disguise; to parody; to demean.
Where does travest come from?
From French travestir, from Italian travestire.
Questions about saying travest
How do you pronounce travest?
Say TRAV-ust. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrævəst/. In British English it is /ˈtrævɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in travest?
Travest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAV). Broken into parts: TRAV · ust.
Do Americans and Brits say travest the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtrævəst/ and the British form is /ˈtrævɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.