How to pronounce trainers
Say it like TRAY-nerz. Trainers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAY).
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US American/ˈtreɪnɚz/TRAY-nerz
UK British/ˈtreɪnəz/TRAY-nuz
- TRAY
- nerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trainers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- nerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of trainers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TRAY-nuz.
What does trainers mean?
noun
- plural of trainer How to pronounce trainer
Questions about saying trainers
How do you pronounce trainers?
Say TRAY-nerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtreɪnɚz/. In British English it is /ˈtreɪnəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trainers?
Trainers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAY). Broken into parts: TRAY · nerz.
Is trainers 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 /ˈtreɪnəz/ (TRAY-nuz).