Pronunciation
How to pronounce “train”
“train” is pronounced /tɹeɪn/ — 1 syllable.
The sound
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train
/tɹeɪn/
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'train' is one beat: /tɹeɪn/. Watch the /ɹ/ sound — Curl or bunch the tongue back WITHOUT touching anything; round the lips a little.Meaning
public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive
“express trains don't stop at Princeton Junction”
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