To pronounce "tear-stained", say TEARST-ain-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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TEARST-ain-ed
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"tear-stained" has 3 syllables: tearst-ain-ed.
adjective
“She sniffled and wiped her nose on her already tearstained blouse.”
"Tear-stained" has 3 syllables: tearst · ain · ed.
Tear-stained: Stained with tears.
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