How to Pronounce Rain

To pronounce "rain", say RAIN — one syllable, IPA /ɹeɪn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ɹeɪn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “rain”

"rain" 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: reign, raine, reine, rayne — easy to mix up when writing.

What does rain mean?

noun

  1. Condensed water falling from a cloud.

    “The rains came late that year.”

  2. Any matter moving or falling, usually through air, and especially if liquid or otherwise figuratively identifiable with raindrops.

verb

  1. To have rain fall from the sky.

    “It will rain today.”

  2. To fall as or like rain.

    “Bombs rained from the sky.”

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Words that rhyme with rain

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ascertaindisdainsustaininanemundanestrainattainprofaneplainbaneretaindomain

Related words

rainwaterrainfallpeltingflurryshowerdownpourrainyrainstorm

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rain"?▾

"Rain" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "rain"?▾

The IPA transcription of "rain" is /ɹeɪn/.

What does "rain" mean?▾

Rain: Condensed water falling from a cloud.

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