How to Pronounce "risk of rain"
expression
RISK-uhv-RAYN
risk-OV-rayn
Definition
The chance or possibility that it may rain, usually used in weather forecasts.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹɪsk/ /ˈəv/ /ˈɹeɪn
British English
ɹˈɪsk/ /ˈɒv/ /ɹˈeɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RISK-uhv-RAYN
UK
risk-OV-rayn
Listen in Context
There's a risk of rain tomorrow.
Please bring an umbrella if there's a risk of rain.
The weather report says there's a 40% risk of rain.
Even with a low risk of rain, I'd rather not take chances and just stay inside.