How to pronounce powertrains
Say it like POW-er-traynz. Powertrains has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POW).
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- POW
- er
- traynz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Powertrains pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- traynzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of powertrains
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: POW-uh-traynz.
What does powertrains mean?
- plural of powertrain How to pronounce powertrain
Questions about saying powertrains
How do you pronounce powertrains?
Say POW-er-traynz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpaʊɚˌtreɪnz/. In British English it is /ˈpaʊəˌtreɪnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in powertrains?
Powertrains has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POW). Broken into parts: POW · er · traynz.
Is powertrains 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 /ˈpaʊəˌtreɪnz/ (POW-uh-traynz).