How to pronounce untrained
Say it like un-TRAYND. Untrained has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAYND).
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- un
- TRAYND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Untrained pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TRAYNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of untrained
American and British speakers say untrained in essentially the same way: /ənˈtreɪnd/ in the US and /ənˈtreɪnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-TRAYND.
What does untrained mean?
- Lacking training, not having been instructed in something.
Where does untrained come from?
From un- + trained.
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Words that rhyme with untrained
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Questions about saying untrained
How do you pronounce untrained?
Say un-TRAYND. The American pronunciation is /ənˈtreɪnd/. In British English it is /ənˈtreɪnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in untrained?
Untrained has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAYND). Broken into parts: un · TRAYND.
Do Americans and Brits say untrained the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈtreɪnd/ and the British form is /ənˈtreɪnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.