How to Pronounce "rainstorm"
word
ˈɹeɪnˌstɔɹm
RAYN-storm
ɹˈeɪnstɔːm
RAYN-stawm
Definition
A period of heavy rain, usually with strong winds, sometimes causing flooding or power outages.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹeɪnˌstɔɹm
British English
ɹˈeɪnstɔːm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RAYN-storm
UK
RAYN-stawm
Listen in Context
A rainstorm flooded the streets last night.
We waited in the car during the rainstorm.
The weather forecast says there will be a rainstorm this afternoon.
We got soaked when we were caught in a sudden rainstorm.