How to Pronounce "vain"
word
/ˈveɪn/
vayn
/vˈeɪn/
vayn
Definition
If someone is vain, they care too much about their appearance or about being admired. It can also mean that something was unsuccessful or had no useful result.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈveɪn/
British English
/vˈeɪn/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
vayn
UK
vayn
Listen in Context
We tried to stop the leak, but it was vain.
She made a vain attempt to call him before the flight.
He's so vain that he posted ten photos of the same haircut.
He is very vain and looks in the mirror all day.