How to pronounce Bahrain
Say it like bar-AYN. Bahrain has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AYN).
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- bar
- AYN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bahrain pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- barKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- AYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of Bahrain
American and British speakers say Bahrain in essentially the same way: /bɑˈreɪn/ in the US and /bɑːˈreɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: bah-RAYN.
What does Bahrain mean?
- An archipelago, island, and country in West Asia in the Persian Gulf. Official name: Kingdom of Bahrain. Capital: Manama.
Words that rhyme with Bahrain
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Bahrain.
Questions about saying Bahrain
How do you pronounce Bahrain?
Say bar-AYN. The American pronunciation is /bɑˈreɪn/. In British English it is /bɑːˈreɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Bahrain?
Bahrain has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AYN). Broken into parts: bar · AYN.
Do Americans and Brits say Bahrain the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bɑˈreɪn/ and the British form is /bɑːˈreɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.