How to Pronounce Travelling

To pronounce "travelling", say TRAV-ell-ing — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈtɹævl̩iŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈtɹævl̩iŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “travelling”

"travelling" has 3 syllables: trav-ell-ing. It rhymes with traveling and ravelling, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: traveling — easy to mix up when writing.

What does travelling mean?

verb

  1. To be on a journey, often for pleasure or business and with luggage; to go from one place to another.
  2. To pass from here to there; to move or transmit; to go from one place to another.

    “Soundwaves can travel through water.”

noun

  1. The act of one who travels; a journey.

adjective

  1. That travels (with one)

    “a travelling companion”

Synonyms

farejourneyreyse

Words that rhyme with travelling

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

travelingravellingravelinggravellingunraveling

Related words

travelertravellerjourneytouringtripexcursionfarevoyager

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "travelling"?▾

"Travelling" has 3 syllables: trav · ell · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "travelling"?▾

The IPA transcription of "travelling" is /ˈtɹævl̩iŋ/.

What does "travelling" mean?▾

Travelling: To be on a journey, often for pleasure or business and with luggage; to go from one place to another.

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