To pronounce "plain", say PLAIN — one syllable, IPA /pleɪn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/pleɪn/
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"plain" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with ascertain and disdain, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: plane — easy to mix up when writing.
adjective
adverb
“I plain forgot.”
“Tell me plain: do you love me or no?”
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Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Plain" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "plain" is /pleɪn/.
Plain: Flat, level.
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