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How to pronounce rainer

Say it like RAY-ner. Rainer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAY).

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US American/ˈreɪnɚ/RAY-ner
UK British/ˈreɪnə/RAY-nuh
  • RAY
  • ner
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Rainer pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
  2. nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.

American vs British pronunciation of rainer

  • Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.

British respelling: RAY-nuh.

What does rainer mean?

noun
  1. That which rains, or dispenses something in a shower.

Where does rainer come from?

From rain + -er.

Words that rhyme with rainer

Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rainer.

Questions about saying rainer

How do you pronounce rainer?

Say RAY-ner. The American pronunciation is /ˈreɪnɚ/. In British English it is /ˈreɪnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in rainer?

Rainer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAY). Broken into parts: RAY · ner.

Is rainer pronounced differently in British English?

Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈreɪnə/ (RAY-nuh).

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).