How to pronounce reins
Say it like RAYNZ. Reins is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- RAYNZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reins 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 reins
American and British speakers say reins in essentially the same way: /reɪnz/ in the US and /reɪnz/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAYNZ.
What does reins mean?
- plural of rein How to pronounce rein
- third-person singular simple present indicative of rein How to pronounce rein
- The lower part of the back.
- The loins.
- The parts of a vault between the crown and the spring or abutment, including, and having especial reference to, the loading or filling behind the shell of the vault.
Words that rhyme with reins
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of reins.
Questions about saying reins
How do you pronounce reins?
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 reins?
Reins is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: RAYNZ.
Do Americans and Brits say reins 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.