How to Pronounce Trainee

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/tɹeɪˈni/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “trainee”

"trainee" has 2 syllables: train-ee. It rhymes with free and devotee, if that helps it stick.

What does trainee mean?

noun

  1. Someone who is still in the process of being formally trained in a workplace.

Synonyms

orientee

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Words that rhyme with trainee

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freedevoteeseekeygleescreereparteeapogeesensualitysyncopeespritweighty

Related words

apprenticeapprenticeshipinternshiptrainingprobationmenteecandidatestudentship

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "trainee"?▾

"Trainee" has 2 syllables: train · ee.

What is the IPA transcription of "trainee"?▾

The IPA transcription of "trainee" is /tɹeɪˈni/.

What does "trainee" mean?▾

Trainee: Someone who is still in the process of being formally trained in a workplace.

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