How to pronounce rainstorms
Say it like RAYN-stormz. Rainstorms has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAYN).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈreɪnˌstɔrmz/RAYN-stormz
UK British/ˈreɪnˌstɔːmz/RAYN-stawmz
- RAYN
- stormz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rainstorms 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.
- stormzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of rainstorms
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: RAYN-stawmz.
What does rainstorms mean?
noun
- plural of rainstorm How to pronounce rainstorm
Questions about saying rainstorms
How do you pronounce rainstorms?
Say RAYN-stormz. The American pronunciation is /ˈreɪnˌstɔrmz/. In British English it is /ˈreɪnˌstɔːmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rainstorms?
Rainstorms has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAYN). Broken into parts: RAYN · stormz.
Is rainstorms 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 /ˈreɪnˌstɔːmz/ (RAYN-stawmz).