How to pronounce rainstorm
Say it like RAYN-storm. Rainstorm has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAYN).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈreɪnˌstɔrm/RAYN-storm
UK British/ˈreɪnstɔːm/RAYN-stawm
- RAYN
- storm
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rainstorm 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.
- stormGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of rainstorm
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: RAYN-stawm.
What does rainstorm mean?
noun
- A storm characterized by substantial, heavy rainfall.
Where does rainstorm come from?
From rain + storm.
Questions about saying rainstorm
How do you pronounce rainstorm?
Say RAYN-storm. The American pronunciation is /ˈreɪnˌstɔrm/. In British English it is /ˈreɪnstɔːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rainstorm?
Rainstorm has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAYN). Broken into parts: RAYN · storm.
Is rainstorm pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈreɪnstɔːm/ (RAYN-stawm).