How to pronounce rainspout
Say it like RAYN-spowt. Rainspout has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAYN).
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- RAYN
- spowt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rainspout 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.
- spowtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of rainspout
American and British speakers say rainspout in essentially the same way: /ˈreɪnˌspaʊt/ in the US and /ˈreɪnˌspaʊt/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAYN-spowt.
What does rainspout mean?
- A spout through which rainwater can drain from the roof of a building, etc.
Where does rainspout come from?
From rain + spout.
Questions about saying rainspout
How do you pronounce rainspout?
Say RAYN-spowt. The American pronunciation is /ˈreɪnˌspaʊt/. In British English it is /ˈreɪnˌspaʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rainspout?
Rainspout has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAYN). Broken into parts: RAYN · spowt.
Do Americans and Brits say rainspout the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈreɪnˌspaʊt/ and the British form is /ˈreɪnˌspaʊt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.