How to pronounce "tram"

tram

Noun
American
/træm/

Syllable Breakdown

tram

How natives say tram

British
/træm/

Syllable Breakdown

tram

How natives say tram

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with the 't' sound, touching the tip of your tongue to the roof of your mouth just behind the teeth.

  • Make a smooth transition to the 'r' sound by curling your tongue slightly without touching the roof.

  • Finish with the 'æ' vowel, lowering your jaw and keeping the tongue flat.

Common Mistakes

  • tuh-ram (tram)

  • trohm (tram)

  • tur-ram (tram)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with the 't' sound, touching the tip of your tongue to the roof of your mouth just behind the teeth.

  • Make a smooth transition to the 'r' sound by curling your tongue slightly without touching the roof.

  • Finish with the 'æ' vowel, lowering your jaw and keeping the tongue flat.

common mistakes

  • tuh-ram (tram)

  • trohm (tram)

  • tur-ram (tram)

FAQ

What does the 'æ' sound like?

It sounds like the 'a' in 'cat'.

Is 'tram' one syllable?

Yes, 'tram' is one syllable.

How to differentiate 'tram' and 'train' pronunciation?

Focus on 'æ' vowel in 'tram' and 'eɪ' diphthong in 'train'.

Definition

tram

A vehicle that runs on tracks and is used for public transport in cities.

Word Family

tramway

/ˈtræm.weɪ/

noun

The track on which a tram runs

Example: The tramway is under maintenance.

train

/treɪn/

noun

A form of transport consisting of a series of connected vehicles that generally runs along a rail track to transport cargo or passengers.

Example: I travel to work by train.

tramcar

/ˈtræm.kɑːr/

noun

An individual car within a tram.

Example: The tramcar was full of passengers.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Tram vs. tramway

- 'way' lengthens the word and changes stress.

Tram vs. train

- Different start consonants and vowel sounds.

Tram vs. tramcar

- 'car' adds a second syllable, changing the word's rhythm.

Pro Tips

Focus on the Vowel

Ensure you use the short vowel sound 'æ', which is distinct from similar-sounding words with different vowels.

Practice Blending Sounds

Work on smoothly connecting the 't' to the 'r' without inserting extra vowels.

Nearby Words

Test Your Pronunciation On Words That Have Sound Similarities With Tram

abroad

/əˈbrɔd/

accelerate

/əkˈsɛləˌreɪt/

accident

/ˈæksɪdənt/

accommodate

/əˈkɑːməˌdeɪt/

accompany

/əˈkʌmpəni/

accomplish

/əˈkɑːm.plɪʃ/

afford

/əˈfɔrd/

airline

/ˈɛrˌlaɪn/

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