How to pronounce travis
Say it like TRAV-is. Travis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAV).
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- TRAV
- is
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Travis 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.
- isKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of travis
American and British speakers say travis in essentially the same way: /ˈtrævɪs/ in the US and /ˈtrævɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRAV-is.
What does travis mean?
- A screen or partition between stable stalls.
Where does travis come from?
Alteration of traverse.
Questions about saying travis
How do you pronounce travis?
Say TRAV-is. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrævɪs/. In British English it is /ˈtrævɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in travis?
Travis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAV). Broken into parts: TRAV · is.
Do Americans and Brits say travis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtrævɪs/ and the British form is /ˈtrævɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.