To pronounce "reining", say REIN-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɹeɪnɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
reining
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/ˈɹeɪnɪŋ/
IPA
"reining" has 2 syllables: rein-ing. It rhymes with waning and pertaining, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: reigning, raining — easy to mix up when writing.
verb
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Reining" has 2 syllables: rein · ing.
The IPA transcription of "reining" is /ˈɹeɪnɪŋ/.
Reining: To direct or stop a horse by using reins.
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