How to pronounce strains
Say it like STRAYNZ. Strains is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- STRAYNZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Strains pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STRAYNZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of strains
American and British speakers say strains in essentially the same way: /streɪnz/ in the US and /streɪnz/ in the UK.
British respelling: STRAYNZ.
What does strains mean?
- plural of strain How to pronounce strain
- third-person singular simple present indicative of strain How to pronounce strain
Words that rhyme with strains
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of strains.
Questions about saying strains
How do you pronounce strains?
Say STRAYNZ. The American pronunciation is /streɪnz/. In British English it is /streɪnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in strains?
Strains is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: STRAYNZ.
Do Americans and Brits say strains the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /streɪnz/ and the British form is /streɪnz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.