How to Pronounce Train

To pronounce "train", say TRAIN — one syllable, IPA /tɹeɪn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/tɹeɪn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “train”

"train" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with ascertain and disdain, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: trane — easy to mix up when writing.

What does train mean?

noun

  1. Elongated portion.
  2. Connected sequence of people or things.

verb

  1. To practice an ability.

    “She trained seven hours a day to prepare for the Olympics.”

  2. To teach and form (someone) by practice; to educate (someone).

    “You can't train a pig to write poetry.”

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Words that rhyme with train

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ascertaindisdainsustaininanemundanestrainattainprofaneplainbaneretaindomain

Related words

stringcoachgeartraincaravangearingaimcultivate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "train"?▾

"Train" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "train"?▾

The IPA transcription of "train" is /tɹeɪn/.

What does "train" mean?▾

Train: Elongated portion.

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