How to Pronounce Taints

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

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

What does taints 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.

noun

  1. A thrust with a lance, which fails of its intended effect.
  2. An injury done to a lance in an encounter, without its being broken; also, a breaking of a lance in an encounter in a dishonorable or unscientific manner.

Words that rhyme with taints

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

constraintscomplaintsrestraintsplaintspaintsfeintsfaintsspraintssaints

Related words

defilesullycontaminationcorruptcloudinfectblightscontaminates

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "taints"?▾

"Taints" has one syllable.

What does "taints" mean?▾

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

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