How to pronounce Spain
Say it like SPAYN. Spain is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SPAYN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spain pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPAYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of Spain
American and British speakers say Spain in essentially the same way: /speɪn/ in the US and /speɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPAYN.
What does Spain mean?
- A country in Southern Europe, including most of the Iberian peninsula. Official name: Kingdom of Spain. Capital and largest city: Madrid.
Where does Spain come from?
From Middle English Spayne, from Anglo-Norman Espayne, from Late Latin Spania, from earlier Latin Hispānia.
Words that rhyme with Spain
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Spain.
Questions about saying Spain
How do you pronounce Spain?
Say SPAYN. The American pronunciation is /speɪn/. In British English it is /speɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Spain?
Spain is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SPAYN.
Do Americans and Brits say Spain the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /speɪn/ and the British form is /speɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.