How to Pronounce "travail"
word
tɹəˈveɪɫ
truh-VAYL
tɹɐvˈeɪl
truh-VAYL
Definition
Intense and difficult work, often involving a lot of effort or pain. Sometimes also refers to the pain of childbirth in older or formal usage.
IPA Transcription
American English
tɹəˈveɪɫ
British English
tɹɐvˈeɪl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
truh-VAYL
UK
truh-VAYL
Listen in Context
After months of travail, she finally finished her book.
Building the bridge was a great travail for the workers.
He spoke of his travail during his long illness.
The artist's masterpiece was born out of years of personal travail.