How to pronounce detrain
Say it like DEET-rayn. Detrain has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEET).
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- DEET
- rayn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Detrain pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- raynKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of detrain
American and British speakers say detrain in essentially the same way: /ˈditreɪn/ in the US and /ˈditreɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEET-rayn.
What does detrain mean?
- To exit from a train; to disembark.“If you plan to detrain at the next stop, please begin gathering your belongings.”
- To remove (a passenger or passengers) from a train; to evacuate (passengers) from a train.“Following the accident passengers were detrained through the rear cab.”
- To reduce one's training, particularly during the offseason, in preparation for a cycle of retraining.
Where does detrain come from?
From de- + train.
Questions about saying detrain
How do you pronounce detrain?
Say DEET-rayn. The American pronunciation is /ˈditreɪn/. In British English it is /ˈditreɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in detrain?
Detrain has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEET). Broken into parts: DEET · rayn.
Do Americans and Brits say detrain the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈditreɪn/ and the British form is /ˈditreɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.