How to Pronounce Stained

To pronounce "stained", say STAIN-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /steɪnd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/steɪnd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “stained”

"stained" has 2 syllables: stain-ed. It rhymes with restrained and constrained, if that helps it stick.

What does stained mean?

verb

  1. To discolour.

    “armour stained with blood”

  2. To taint or tarnish someone's character or reputation

adjective

  1. Having a stain
  2. Coloured by adding a pigment

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Words that rhyme with stained

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

restrainedconstrainedstrainedascertainedunrestrainedordainedexplainedobtaineddrainedattainedunconstrainedingrained

Related words

spottedblemishedtarnisheddiscolouredflyblownsulliedtreatedpainted

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "stained"?▾

"Stained" has 2 syllables: stain · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "stained"?▾

The IPA transcription of "stained" is /steɪnd/.

What does "stained" mean?▾

Stained: To discolour.

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