How to Pronounce "rain on"
expression
ˈɹeɪn/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
RAYN-awn
ɹˈeɪn/ /ˈɒn
RAYN-on
Definition
To have rain fall on a person, thing, or place. It can also mean to spoil someone's plans or happiness, as in 'rain on someone's parade.'
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹeɪn/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
ɹˈeɪn/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RAYN-awn
UK
RAYN-on
Listen in Context
It's starting to rain on us, let's find shelter.
The roof is broken, so it will rain on the bed.
Don’t forget your umbrella or it will rain on you.
She planned a picnic, but the weather might rain on her plans.