How to pronounce reigns
Say it like RAYNZ. Reigns is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- RAYNZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reigns pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAYNZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of reigns
American and British speakers say reigns in essentially the same way: /reɪnz/ in the US and /reɪnz/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAYNZ.
What does reigns mean?
- plural of reign How to pronounce reign
- third-person singular simple present indicative of reign How to pronounce reign
Words that rhyme with reigns
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of reigns.
Questions about saying reigns
How do you pronounce reigns?
Say RAYNZ. The American pronunciation is /reɪnz/. In British English it is /reɪnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reigns?
Reigns is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: RAYNZ.
Do Americans and Brits say reigns the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /reɪnz/ and the British form is /reɪnz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.