Rain: how to say it, spell it and use it
rain
/reɪn/
Short answer
The English word rain is pronounced /reɪn/. It is spelled R-A-I-N and has 4 letters.
Example sentence
I hear the rain.
Not counted: no a rain. Say some rain or a lot of rain.
Key facts
- English
- rain
- Pronunciation
- /reɪn/
- Spelling
- R-A-I-N
- Number of letters
- 4
- Word list
- Weather Words in English: Vocabulary for Kids
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Questions and answers
How do you pronounce rain?
Rain is pronounced /reɪn/. Press the listen button on this page to hear it.
How do you spell rain?
Rain is spelled R-A-I-N. It has 4 letters.
How do you use rain in a sentence?
For example: I hear the rain.
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