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How to pronounce restain

Say it like ree-STAYN. Restain has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STAYN).

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US American/riˈsteɪn/ree-STAYN
UK British/riˈsteɪn/ree-STAYN
  • ree
  • STAYN
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Restain pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
  2. STAYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.

American vs British pronunciation of restain

American and British speakers say restain in essentially the same way: /riˈsteɪn/ in the US and /riˈsteɪn/ in the UK.

British respelling: ree-STAYN.

What does restain mean?

verb
  1. to stain again

Where does restain come from?

From re- + stain.

Words that rhyme with restain

Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of restain.

Questions about saying restain

How do you pronounce restain?

Say ree-STAYN. The American pronunciation is /riˈsteɪn/. In British English it is /riˈsteɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in restain?

Restain has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STAYN). Broken into parts: ree · STAYN.

Do Americans and Brits say restain the same way?

Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈsteɪn/ and the British form is /riˈsteɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).