How to pronounce retrained
Say it like ree-TRAYND. Retrained has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAYND).
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- ree
- TRAYND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Retrained pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- TRAYNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of retrained
American and British speakers say retrained in essentially the same way: /riˈtreɪnd/ in the US and /riˈtreɪnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-TRAYND.
What does retrained mean?
- simple past and past participle of retrain How to pronounce retrain
Words that rhyme with retrained
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Questions about saying retrained
How do you pronounce retrained?
Say ree-TRAYND. The American pronunciation is /riˈtreɪnd/. In British English it is /riˈtreɪnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in retrained?
Retrained has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAYND). Broken into parts: ree · TRAYND.
Do Americans and Brits say retrained the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈtreɪnd/ and the British form is /riˈtreɪnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.