How to Pronounce “strain

word

/ˈstɹeɪn/
strayn
/stɹˈeɪn/
strayn

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈstɹeɪn/

British English

/stɹˈeɪn/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

strayn

UK

strayn

Listen in Context

Lifting that box caused a back strain.

Money problems put a lot of strain on the family.

This strain of the virus spreads quickly.

Don't strain your eyes staring at that tiny screen.