How to pronounce gained
Say it like GAYND. Gained is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GAYND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gained pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GAYNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of gained
American and British speakers say gained in essentially the same way: /ɡeɪnd/ in the US and /ɡeɪnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: GAYND.
What does gained mean?
- simple past and past participle of gain How to pronounce gain
Words that rhyme with gained
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Questions about saying gained
How do you pronounce gained?
Say GAYND. The American pronunciation is /ɡeɪnd/. In British English it is /ɡeɪnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gained?
Gained is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GAYND.
Do Americans and Brits say gained the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡeɪnd/ and the British form is /ɡeɪnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.