How to pronounce highbrow
Say it like HY-brow. Highbrow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY).
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- HY
- brow
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Highbrow pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- browGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of highbrow
American and British speakers say highbrow in essentially the same way: /ˈhaɪˌbraʊ/ in the US and /ˈhaɪˌbraʊ/ in the UK.
British respelling: HY-brow.
What does highbrow mean?
- a person of intellectual or erudite tastes
- highly cultured or educated“highbrow events such as the ballet or opera”“a highbrowed literary critic”
Words that rhyme with highbrow
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of highbrow.
Questions about saying highbrow
How do you pronounce highbrow?
Say HY-brow. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaɪˌbraʊ/. In British English it is /ˈhaɪˌbraʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in highbrow?
Highbrow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY). Broken into parts: HY · brow.
Do Americans and Brits say highbrow the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhaɪˌbraʊ/ and the British form is /ˈhaɪˌbraʊ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.