How to Pronounce Trains

To pronounce "trains", say TRAINS — one syllable, IPA /tɹeɪnz/. 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

/tɹeɪnz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “trains”

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

What does trains 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.”

noun

  1. Treachery; deceit.
  2. A trick or stratagem.

Words that rhyme with trains

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

remainsmanesexplainsveinsconstrainsbrainscontainsfeignspertainsreinschainsdomains

Related words

stringcoachgeartraincaravangearingaimcultivate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "trains"?▾

"Trains" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "trains"?▾

The IPA transcription of "trains" is /tɹeɪnz/.

What does "trains" mean?▾

Trains: Elongated portion.

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