Start with the 'r' sound by curling the tongue.
Follow with a long 'ay' vowel, like in 'say'.
End with an 'n' sound, lifting the tongue to the roof of the mouth.
rain (reign)
wrain (reign)
rein (reign)
Start with the 'r' sound by curling the tongue.
Follow with a long 'ay' vowel, like in 'say'.
End with an 'n' sound, lifting the tongue to the roof of the mouth.
rain (reign)
wrain (reign)
rein (reign)
It has one syllable.
Yes, they are homophones.
No, the 'g' is silent.
To rule over an area as a king or queen.
/reɪn/
Water falling from the sky.
/reɪn/
Control someone or something.
/ˈsɒv.rɪn/
A supreme ruler.
Sounds the same as 'rain'
Sounds the same as 'rein'
'Sovereign' is two syllables and has a different vowel.
'Reign', 'rain', and 'rein' sound the same. Use context to understand them.
Remember, the 'g' in 'reign' is silent. Do not pronounce it.
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