Learn why "travail" is correct and "trevail" is a misspelling.
Incorrect spelling - "Trevail" is a misspelling with letters swapped.
"trevail" is a common misspelling of "travail". Always use "travail" when referring to the correct word.
Correct spelling - The proper way to spell this word.
"Travail" means hard work or painful effort.
"travail": "Travail" means hard work or painful effort.
This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.
"Correct:" He endured long hours of travail.
"Correct:" The project required much travail.
"Correct:" They completed the task after great travail.
"Correct:" Parenting involves constant travail.
"Incorrect:" He endured long hours of trevail.
"Incorrect:" The project required much trevail.
"Incorrect:" They completed the task after great trevail.
"Incorrect:" Parenting involves constant trevail.
A: Travail.
A: No.
A: Difficult or painful work.
A: She completed the job with great travail.
A: Yes, for emotional or mental effort.
""Travail" is the right spelling for any strenuous work or effort. 'Trevail' is incorrect. Using 'travail' correctly communicates effort and seriousness."