How to pronounce gainsboro
Say it like GAYNZ-buh-roh. Gainsboro has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAYNZ).
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- GAYNZ
- buh
- roh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gainsboro pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GAYNZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of gainsboro
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: GAYNZ-buh-roh.
What does gainsboro mean?
- A neutral light gray color.
- Of a neutral light gray color.
Where does gainsboro come from?
A color named "gainsboro" was added to the X11 color chart by Paul Raveling in 1989.
Questions about saying gainsboro
How do you pronounce gainsboro?
Say GAYNZ-buh-roh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡeɪnzbəroʊ/. In British English it is /ˈɡeɪnzbərəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gainsboro?
Gainsboro has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAYNZ). Broken into parts: GAYNZ · buh · roh.
Is gainsboro pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈɡeɪnzbərəʊ/ (GAYNZ-buh-roh).