How to pronounce training
Say it like TRAY-ning. Training has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAY).
- TRAY
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Training 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.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of training
American and British speakers say training in essentially the same way: /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRAY-ning.
What does training mean?
- activity leading to skilled behavior
- the result of good upbringing (especially knowledge of correct social behavior)“a woman of breeding and refinement”
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with training
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of training.
Questions about saying training
How do you pronounce training?
Say TRAY-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in training?
Training has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAY). Broken into parts: TRAY · ning.
Do Americans and Brits say training the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.