How to pronounce trainee
Say it like tray-NEE. Trainee has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEE).
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- tray
- NEE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trainee pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- trayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- NEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of trainee
American and British speakers say trainee in essentially the same way: /ˌtreɪˈni/ in the US and /treɪˈniː/ in the UK.
British respelling: tray-NEE.
What does trainee mean?
- Someone who is still in the process of being formally trained in a workplace.
- A juvenile inmate being trained and (re)educated in a reformatory school.
Where does trainee come from?
From train + -ee.
Words that rhyme with trainee
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of trainee.
Questions about saying trainee
How do you pronounce trainee?
Say tray-NEE. The American pronunciation is /ˌtreɪˈni/. In British English it is /treɪˈniː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trainee?
Trainee has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEE). Broken into parts: tray · NEE.
Do Americans and Brits say trainee the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌtreɪˈni/ and the British form is /treɪˈniː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.