How to pronounce rein
American English pronunciation
RAYN
- IPA
- /ˈɹeɪn/
- Syllables
- RAYN (1 syllable)
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What rein means
A long strap a rider uses to steer a horse
In a sentence: Hold the reins gently, and the pony will turn left.
Where it comes from: From an old French word that goes back to a Latin word meaning "to hold back."
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