How to Pronounce "pouring rain"
expression
ˈpɔɹɪŋ/ /ˈɹeɪn
POR-ing RAYN
pˈɔːɹɪŋ/ /ɹˈeɪn
PAW-ring RAYN
Definition
Very heavy rain that falls continuously and intensely, as if being poured from a container.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɔɹɪŋ/ /ˈɹeɪn
British English
pˈɔːɹɪŋ/ /ɹˈeɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
POR-ing RAYN
UK
PAW-ring RAYN
Listen in Context
We got soaked in the pouring rain.
It's hard to see when you're driving in pouring rain.
The soccer match continued despite the pouring rain.
We ran for cover when the pouring rain started out of nowhere.