How to pronounce pains
Say it like PAYNZ. Pains is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PAYNZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pains pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAYNZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of pains
American and British speakers say pains in essentially the same way: /peɪnz/ in the US and /peɪnz/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAYNZ.
What does pains mean?
- an effortful attempt to attain a goal
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with pains
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pains.
Questions about saying pains
How do you pronounce pains?
Say PAYNZ. The American pronunciation is /peɪnz/. In British English it is /peɪnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pains?
Pains is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PAYNZ.
Do Americans and Brits say pains the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /peɪnz/ and the British form is /peɪnz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.