How to pronounce seatrain
Say it like SEET-rayn. Seatrain has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEET).
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- SEET
- rayn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Seatrain pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- raynGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of seatrain
American and British speakers say seatrain in essentially the same way: /ˈsitˌreɪn/ in the US and /ˈsiːtˌreɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEET-rayn.
What does seatrain mean?
- A ship designed to transport railroad cars.
Where does seatrain come from?
From sea + train.
Questions about saying seatrain
How do you pronounce seatrain?
Say SEET-rayn. The American pronunciation is /ˈsitˌreɪn/. In British English it is /ˈsiːtˌreɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in seatrain?
Seatrain has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEET). Broken into parts: SEET · rayn.
Do Americans and Brits say seatrain the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsitˌreɪn/ and the British form is /ˈsiːtˌreɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.