How to pronounce rainiest
Say it like RAY-nee-ust. Rainiest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAY).
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- RAY
- nee
- ust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rainiest pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of rainiest
American and British speakers say rainiest in essentially the same way: /ˈreɪniəst/ in the US and /ˈreɪniəst/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAY-nee-ust.
What does rainiest mean?
- superlative form of rainy: most rainy How to pronounce rainy
Questions about saying rainiest
How do you pronounce rainiest?
Say RAY-nee-ust. The American pronunciation is /ˈreɪniəst/. In British English it is /ˈreɪniəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rainiest?
Rainiest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAY). Broken into parts: RAY · nee · ust.
Do Americans and Brits say rainiest the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈreɪniəst/ and the British form is /ˈreɪniəst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.