How to pronounce travestier
Say it like trav-uh-STEE-er. Travestier has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STEE).
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- trav
- uh
- STEE
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Travestier pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- travGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- STEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of travestier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: trav-uh-STEE-uh.
What does travestier mean?
- One who makes a travesty of something.
Where does travestier come from?
From travesty + -er.
Questions about saying travestier
How do you pronounce travestier?
Say trav-uh-STEE-er. The American pronunciation is /ˌtrævəˈstiər/. In British English it is /ˌtrævəˈstiːə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in travestier?
Travestier has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STEE). Broken into parts: trav · uh · STEE · er.
Is travestier 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 /ˌtrævəˈstiːə/ (trav-uh-STEE-uh).