vain

/veɪn/

Syllables vain

Stress VAIN

Phonics Breakdown

v

/v/

no match

ai

/eɪ/

long ai

n

/n/

nasal ng

Meaning

having too much pride in one's appearance or abilities; futile

Sound Reference

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v=/v/(very) + ain=/eɪn/(rain)

Example

He is vain about his appearance.