How to Pronounce Trainees

To pronounce "trainees", say TRAIN-ees — 2 syllables, IPA /tɹeɪ.niz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/tɹeɪ.niz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “trainees”

"trainees" has 2 syllables: train-ees. It rhymes with seize and appease, if that helps it stick.

What does trainees mean?

noun

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

Synonyms

orientee

Words that rhyme with trainees

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

seizeappeaseexpertiseuneaserepriseeasewheezesqueezeteasechemisecheesebreeze

Related words

applicantsapprenticeapprenticesapprenticeshipsaspirantsassistantsattachmentattendees

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "trainees"?▾

"Trainees" has 2 syllables: train · ees.

What is the IPA transcription of "trainees"?▾

The IPA transcription of "trainees" is /tɹeɪ.niz/.

What does "trainees" mean?▾

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

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