# raining, reigning

> English homophone group · 2 words that sound the same · /ˈɹeɪnɪŋ/

These English words share one pronunciation but differ in spelling and meaning.

## The words

### raining
*/ˈɹeɪnɪŋ/*
present participle and gerund of rain

### reigning
*/ˈɹeɪnɪŋ/*
Currently ruling or holding a position.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA); groups derived from IPA pronunciation. Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/homophones/raining