How to Pronounce Trained

To pronounce "trained", say TRAIN-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /tɹeɪnd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/tɹeɪnd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “trained”

"trained" has 2 syllables: train-ed. It rhymes with restrained and constrained, if that helps it stick.

What does trained mean?

verb

To practice an ability.
“She trained seven hours a day to prepare for the Olympics.”
To teach and form (someone) by practice; to educate (someone).
“You can't train a pig to write poetry.”

adjective

Having undergone a course of training (sometimes in combination).
“fully trained troops”
Manipulated in shape or habit.
“trained fruit trees”

Antonyms

untrained

Words that rhyme with trained

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

restrained constrained strained ascertained unrestrained ordained explained obtained drained attained unconstrained ingrained

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "trained"?▾

"Trained" has 2 syllables: train · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "trained"?▾

The IPA transcription of "trained" is /tɹeɪnd/.

What does "trained" mean?▾

Trained: To practice an ability.

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