How to Pronounce Strains

To pronounce "strains", say STRAINS — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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💡 Tip for remembering “strains”

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

What does strains mean?

noun

  1. Treasure.
  2. The blood-vessel in the yolk of an egg.

noun

  1. The act of straining, or the state of being strained.
  2. A violent effort; an excessive and hurtful exertion or tension, as of the muscles.

    “he jumped up with a strain;   the strain upon the sailboat's rigging”

verb

  1. To hold tightly, to clasp.
  2. To apply a force or forces to by stretching out.

    “Relations between the United States and Guatemala traditionally have been close, although at times strained by human rights and civil/military issues.”

Words that rhyme with strains

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

remainsmanesexplainsveinsconstrainsbrainscontainsfeignspertainsreinschainsdomains

Related words

formvariantvarietyextendstockpainsreachtense

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "strains"?▾

"Strains" has one syllable.

What does "strains" mean?▾

Strains: Treasure.

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