How to pronounce rein
Say it like RAYN. Rein is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- RAYN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rein 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.
American vs British pronunciation of rein
American and British speakers say rein in essentially the same way: /reɪn/ in the US and /reɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAYN.
What does rein mean?
- A strap or rope attached to a bridle or bit, used to control a horse, other animal or young child.
- An instrument or means of curbing, restraining, or governing.“The government is attempting to keep a rein on rising prices.”
- The inward impulses; the affections and passions, formerly supposed to be located in the area of the kidneys.
- To direct or stop a horse by using reins.
- To restrain; to control; to check.
- To obey directions given with the reins.
Where does rein come from?
Displaced native Old English brīdel (“bridle, rein”), Old English wealdleþer, ġewealdleþer (“rein, bridle”, literally “control strap”), Old English sāl (“cord, rein”), Old English tiġel (“rein”), and Old English lāttēh, lāttēh (“leash, rein”).
Words that rhyme with rein
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Words that sound like rein
Questions about saying rein
How do you pronounce rein?
Say RAYN. The American pronunciation is /reɪn/. In British English it is /reɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rein?
Rein is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: RAYN.
Do Americans and Brits say rein the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /reɪn/ and the British form is /reɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as rein?
Rein sounds the same as rain, reign in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.