How to pronounce rainy
Say it like RAY-nee. Rainy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAY).
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- RAY
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rainy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of rainy
American and British speakers say rainy in essentially the same way: /ˈreɪni/ in the US and /ˈreɪni/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAY-nee.
What does rainy mean?
- (of weather) wet by periods of rain“showery weather”“rainy days”
Where does rainy come from?
From Middle English reyny, from Old English reġniġ, from Proto-West Germanic *regnag, from Proto-Germanic *regnagaz (“rainy”), equivalent to rain + -y.
Words that rhyme with rainy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rainy.
Questions about saying rainy
How do you pronounce rainy?
Say RAY-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈreɪni/. In British English it is /ˈreɪni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rainy?
Rainy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAY). Broken into parts: RAY · nee.
Do Americans and Brits say rainy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈreɪni/ and the British form is /ˈreɪni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.