To pronounce "rainy", say RAINY — one syllable, IPA /ˈɹeɪni/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈɹeɪni/
IPA
"rainy" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with zany and miscellany, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: rainey, rainie, raney — easy to mix up when writing.
adjective
“Due to the rainy weather, we decided not to play in the park.”
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Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Rainy" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "rainy" is /ˈɹeɪni/.
Rainy: Pouring with rain; wet; showery
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