How Many Syllables Are in "Train"?

train has 1 syllable.

Syllable breakdown

train

Word
train
Syllable count
1
Pronunciation
/treɪn/
Part of speech
noun

Definition

A line of railway carriages pulled by an engine.

Example sentence

We took the train to the city.

Counts reflect a common American English reading. Pronunciation can vary. Source: Owner-reported CMU Pronouncing Dictionary check; no pronunciation note supplied..

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