How to pronounce powertrain
Say it like POUR-trayn. Powertrain has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POUR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈpaʊrˌtreɪn/POUR-trayn
UK British/ˈpaʊˌtreɪn/POW-trayn
- POUR
- trayn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Powertrain pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- traynGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of powertrain
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: POW-trayn.
What does powertrain mean?
noun
- The group of components in a vehicle that generate power and deliver it to the road surface, water, or air.
Where does powertrain come from?
From power + train.
Questions about saying powertrain
How do you pronounce powertrain?
Say POUR-trayn. The American pronunciation is /ˈpaʊrˌtreɪn/. In British English it is /ˈpaʊˌtreɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in powertrain?
Powertrain has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POUR). Broken into parts: POUR · trayn.
Is powertrain pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈpaʊˌtreɪn/ (POW-trayn).