How to Pronounce Traversed

To pronounce "traversed", say TRAV-ers-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /tɹəˈvɜːst/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/tɹəˈvɜːst/

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💡 Tip for remembering “traversed”

"traversed" has 3 syllables: trav-ers-ed. It rhymes with coerced and burst, if that helps it stick.

What does traversed mean?

verb

  1. To travel across, often under difficult conditions.

    “He will have to traverse the mountain to get to the other side.”

  2. To visit all parts of; to explore thoroughly.

    “to traverse all nodes in a network”

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Words that rhyme with traversed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

coercedburstcursedimmersedfirstoutburstcloudburstthirstdispersedinterspersedpursedheadfirst

Related words

browsedcomecrossedenduredexperiencedintersectedpassedridden

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "traversed"?▾

"Traversed" has 3 syllables: trav · ers · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "traversed"?▾

The IPA transcription of "traversed" is /tɹəˈvɜːst/.

What does "traversed" mean?▾

Traversed: To travel across, often under difficult conditions.

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