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