How to pronounce stained
Say it like STAYND. Stained is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- STAYND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stained pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STAYNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of stained
American and British speakers say stained in essentially the same way: /steɪnd/ in the US and /steɪnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: STAYND.
What does stained mean?
- marked or dyed or discolored with foreign matter“a badly stained tablecloth”“tear-stained cheeks”
- having a coating of stain or varnish
Words that rhyme with stained
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stained.
Questions about saying stained
How do you pronounce stained?
Say STAYND. The American pronunciation is /steɪnd/. In British English it is /steɪnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stained?
Stained is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: STAYND.
Do Americans and Brits say stained the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /steɪnd/ and the British form is /steɪnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.