rainscreen

Questions

What does rainscreen mean?

Synonym of rainshade.

Where does rainscreen come from?

From rain + screen. Compare German Regenschirm (“umbrella”, literally “rain-screen”).

How to pronounce rainscreen

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “rainscreen”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “rainscreen”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “rainscreen” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.