How to Pronounce Reigns

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

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/ɹeɪnz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “reigns”

"reigns" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with remains and manes, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: reins, raynes, reines, ranes — easy to mix up when writing.

What does reigns 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)

Words that rhyme with reigns

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

remainsmanesexplainsveinsconstrainsbrainscontainsfeignspertainsreinschainsdomains

Related words

sovereigntydominaterulepredominateprevailcastsdominatesexists

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "reigns"?▾

"Reigns" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "reigns"?▾

The IPA transcription of "reigns" is /ɹeɪnz/.

What does "reigns" mean?▾

Reigns: The exercise of sovereign power.

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