How to pronounce splain
Say it like SPLAYN. Splain is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SPLAYN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Splain pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPLAYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of splain
American and British speakers say splain in essentially the same way: /spleɪn/ in the US and /spleɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPLAYN.
What does splain mean?
- To condescendingly explain something, often extensively, especially to someone that knows more about it; for example, to mansplain, whitesplain, etc.
Where does splain come from?
Partly from the preceding sense, partly from -splain (after mansplaining).
Words that rhyme with splain
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of splain.
Questions about saying splain
How do you pronounce splain?
Say SPLAYN. The American pronunciation is /spleɪn/. In British English it is /spleɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in splain?
Splain is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SPLAYN.
Do Americans and Brits say splain the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /spleɪn/ and the British form is /spleɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.