How to pronounce highbrows
Say it like HY-browz. Highbrows has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY).
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- HY
- browz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Highbrows 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.
- browzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of highbrows
American and British speakers say highbrows in essentially the same way: /ˈhaɪˌbraʊz/ in the US and /ˈhaɪˌbraʊz/ in the UK.
British respelling: HY-browz.
What does highbrows mean?
- plural of highbrow How to pronounce highbrow
Questions about saying highbrows
How do you pronounce highbrows?
Say HY-browz. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaɪˌbraʊz/. In British English it is /ˈhaɪˌbraʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in highbrows?
Highbrows has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY). Broken into parts: HY · browz.
Do Americans and Brits say highbrows the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhaɪˌbraʊz/ and the British form is /ˈhaɪˌbraʊz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.