# reign, rein

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

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

## The words

### reign
*/ɹeɪn/*
The exercise of sovereign power.

### rein
*/ɹeɪn/*
A strap or rope attached to a bridle or bit, used to control a horse, other animal or young child.

## 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/reign