How to pronounce Lorraine
Say it like luh-RAYN. Lorraine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAYN).
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- luh
- RAYN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lorraine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of Lorraine
American and British speakers say Lorraine in essentially the same way: /ləˈreɪn/ in the US and /lɒˈreɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: lo-RAYN.
What does Lorraine mean?
- A cultural region, former administrative region, and former duchy in eastern France; since 2016 part of the region of Grand Est region.
Where does Lorraine come from?
Inherited from Middle English Loreyne, from Old French Loherraine, from loherenc (“Lotharingian”); compare Early Medieval Latin Lotharingia (ultimately named for Lothair II, who ruled it); compare Lotharingia, German Lothringen.
Words that rhyme with Lorraine
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Questions about saying Lorraine
How do you pronounce Lorraine?
Say luh-RAYN. The American pronunciation is /ləˈreɪn/. In British English it is /lɒˈreɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Lorraine?
Lorraine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAYN). Broken into parts: luh · RAYN.
Do Americans and Brits say Lorraine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ləˈreɪn/ and the British form is /lɒˈreɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.