How to Pronounce Rainstick

To pronounce "rainstick", say RAINST-ick — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈreɪnstɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˈreɪnstɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “rainstick”

"rainstick" has 2 syllables: rainst-ick.

What does rainstick mean?

noun

  1. A hollow tube partially filled with pebbles or beans, and with small pins or thorns arranged helically on its inner surface, so that it produces a rain-like sound when upended.

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rainstick"?▾

"Rainstick" has 2 syllables: rainst · ick.

What is the IPA transcription of "rainstick"?▾

The IPA transcription of "rainstick" is /ˈreɪnstɪk/.

What does "rainstick" mean?▾

Rainstick: A hollow tube partially filled with pebbles or beans, and with small pins or thorns arranged helically on its inner surface, so that it produces a rain-like sound when upended.

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