How to pronounce rainshade
Say it like RAYN-shayd. Rainshade has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAYN).
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- RAYN
- shayd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rainshade 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.
- shaydGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of rainshade
American and British speakers say rainshade in essentially the same way: /ˈreɪnˌʃeɪd/ in the US and /ˈreɪnˌʃeɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAYN-shayd.
What does rainshade mean?
- An umbrella; any covering to protect or shield from the elements; an awning to keep out rain
Where does rainshade come from?
From rain + shade; compare sunshade.
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Questions about saying rainshade
How do you pronounce rainshade?
Say RAYN-shayd. The American pronunciation is /ˈreɪnˌʃeɪd/. In British English it is /ˈreɪnˌʃeɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rainshade?
Rainshade has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAYN). Broken into parts: RAYN · shayd.
Do Americans and Brits say rainshade the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈreɪnˌʃeɪd/ and the British form is /ˈreɪnˌʃeɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.