To pronounce "strain", say STRAIN — one syllable, IPA /stɹeɪ̯n/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/stɹeɪ̯n/
IPA
"strain" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with ascertain and disdain, if that helps it stick.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Strain" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "strain" is /stɹeɪ̯n/.
Strain: Treasure.
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