How to Pronounce "travesty"
word
ˈtɹævəsti
TRAV-uh-stee
tɹˈævəstˌi
truh-VES-tee
Definition
A travesty is a false, absurd, or distorted representation of something, often making it seem ridiculous or unfair.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɹævəsti
British English
tɹˈævəstˌi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TRAV-uh-stee
UK
truh-VES-tee
Listen in Context
The verdict was a travesty of justice.
Many said the movie adaptation was a travesty of the original story.
Calling that meal a 'gourmet dinner' was a travesty.
Honestly, the test results were a complete travesty—they didn’t reflect our hard work at all.