How to pronounce rainstick
Say it like RAYN-stik. Rainstick has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAYN).
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- RAYN
- stik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rainstick 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.
- stikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of rainstick
American and British speakers say rainstick in essentially the same way: /ˈreɪnstɪk/ in the US and /ˈreɪnstɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAYN-stik.
What does rainstick mean?
- A hollow tube partially filled with pebbles or beans, and with small pins or thorns arranged helically on its inner surface, so that it produces a rain-like sound when upended.
Where does rainstick come from?
From rain + stick.
Questions about saying rainstick
How do you pronounce rainstick?
Say RAYN-stik. The American pronunciation is /ˈreɪnstɪk/. In British English it is /ˈreɪnstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rainstick?
Rainstick has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAYN). Broken into parts: RAYN · stik.
Do Americans and Brits say rainstick the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈreɪnstɪk/ and the British form is /ˈreɪnstɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.