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How to pronounce trains in American English

“trains” pronunciation by American speakers

Listen to trains the way American speakers say it — in real sentences from public video clips that play here, on YouTongue.

“trains” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. industry like trucks, trains, cargo-trains, ships, and so forth.

    The Obama White House

  2. Planes, trains, dogsleds.

    Smithsonian Air & Space

  3. the trains across the track.

    FAA

Words that sound like “trains”

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