How to pronounce raining
Say it like RAY-ning. Raining has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAY).
- RAY
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Raining 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.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of raining
American and British speakers say raining in essentially the same way: /ˈreɪnɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈreɪnɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAY-ning.
What does raining mean?
- present participle and gerund of rain How to pronounce rain
- A fall of rain.“It was raining heavily.”
Words that rhyme with raining
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of raining.
Words that sound like raining
Questions about saying raining
How do you pronounce raining?
Say RAY-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˈreɪnɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈreɪnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in raining?
Raining has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAY). Broken into parts: RAY · ning.
Do Americans and Brits say raining the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈreɪnɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈreɪnɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as raining?
Raining sounds the same as reigning in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.