How to pronounce trained
Say it like TRAYND. Trained is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TRAYND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trained pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRAYNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of trained
American and British speakers say trained in essentially the same way: /treɪnd/ in the US and /treɪnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRAYND.
What does trained mean?
- shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form“a trained mind”“trained pigeons”
Where does trained come from?
From train + -ed.
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Words that rhyme with trained
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Questions about saying trained
How do you pronounce trained?
Say TRAYND. The American pronunciation is /treɪnd/. In British English it is /treɪnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trained?
Trained is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TRAYND.
Do Americans and Brits say trained the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /treɪnd/ and the British form is /treɪnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.