How to Pronounce Taint

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

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/teɪnt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “taint”

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

What does taint mean?

noun

  1. A contamination, decay or putrefaction, especially in food
  2. A mark of disgrace, especially on one's character; blemish

verb

  1. To contaminate or corrupt (something) with an external agent, either physically or morally.
  2. To spoil (food) by contamination.

Words that rhyme with taint

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

quaintfaintfeintplaintacquaintrestraintconstrainthaintcomplaintsaintpaintdaint

Related words

defilesullycontaminationcorruptcloudinfectcontaminaterot

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "taint"?▾

"Taint" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "taint"?▾

The IPA transcription of "taint" is /teɪnt/.

What does "taint" mean?▾

Taint: A contamination, decay or putrefaction, especially in food

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