To pronounce "powertrain", say POW-ertr-ain — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈpaʊəˌtɹeɪn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈpaʊəˌtɹeɪn/
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"powertrain" has 3 syllables: pow-ertr-ain. It rhymes with ascertain and disdain, if that helps it stick.
noun
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"Powertrain" has 3 syllables: pow · ertr · ain.
The IPA transcription of "powertrain" is /ˈpaʊəˌtɹeɪn/.
Powertrain: The group of components in a vehicle that generate power and deliver it to the road surface, water, or air.
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