How to Pronounce "lain"
word
ˈɫeɪn
LAYN
lˈeɪn
LAYN
Definition
'Lain' is the past participle of 'lie' (to rest in a horizontal position). It is used in perfect tenses to show that something or someone was in a lying or resting position.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫeɪn
British English
lˈeɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LAYN
UK
LAYN
Listen in Context
The cat has lain on the sofa all afternoon.
She had lain awake for hours thinking about the exam.
The book had lain on the table since yesterday.
He has lain low since the incident to avoid attention.