How to pronounce rainfall
Say it like RAYN-fawl. Rainfall has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAYN).
- RAYN
- fawl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rainfall pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- fawlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of rainfall
American and British speakers say rainfall in essentially the same way: /ˈreɪnˌfɔl/ in the US and /ˈreɪnˌfɔːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAYN-fawl.
What does rainfall mean?
- water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
Where does rainfall come from?
From rain + fall.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying rainfall
How do you pronounce rainfall?
Say RAYN-fawl. The American pronunciation is /ˈreɪnˌfɔl/. In British English it is /ˈreɪnˌfɔːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rainfall?
Rainfall has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAYN). Broken into parts: RAYN · fawl.
Do Americans and Brits say rainfall the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈreɪnˌfɔl/ and the British form is /ˈreɪnˌfɔːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.