Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

'tain't

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.55 in modern English

Syllables
'tain't
IPA
5
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
1
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

contraction

Alternative form of 'taint.

Questions

What does 'tain't mean?
Alternative form of 'taint.

How to pronounce 'tain't

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “'tain't”.
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