How to Pronounce Reign

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

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Letters

/[ɹeɪn]/

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💡 Tip for remembering “reign”

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

What does reign mean?

noun

  1. The exercise of sovereign power.

    “England prospered under Elizabeth I's reign.”

  2. The period during which a monarch rules.

    “The reign of Victoria was a long one.”

verb

  1. To exercise sovereign power, to rule as a monarch.

    “He reigned in an autocratic manner.”

  2. To reign over (a country)

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Words that rhyme with reign

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ascertaindisdainsustaininanemundanestrainattainprofaneplainbaneretaindomain

Related words

sovereigntydominaterulepredominateprevailkingdomkingkingship

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "reign"?▾

"Reign" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "reign"?▾

The IPA transcription of "reign" is /[ɹeɪn]/.

What does "reign" mean?▾

Reign: The exercise of sovereign power.

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