How to pronounce lowbrow
Say it like LOH-brow. Lowbrow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOH).
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- LOH
- brow
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lowbrow pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- browKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of lowbrow
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: LOH-brow.
What does lowbrow mean?
- Unsophisticated, not intended for an audience of intelligence, education or culture.“The Three Stooges are known for their lowbrow slapstick humor consisting of foolish action for the masses.”
- Someone or something of low education or culture.
- An underground populist visual art movement that arose in the Los Angeles area in the late 1960s, inspired by comics, punk music, graffiti, etc.
Where does lowbrow come from?
A bahuvrihi compound of low + brow.
Questions about saying lowbrow
How do you pronounce lowbrow?
Say LOH-brow. The American pronunciation is /ˈloʊbraʊ/. In British English it is /ˈləʊbraʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lowbrow?
Lowbrow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOH). Broken into parts: LOH · brow.
Is lowbrow 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 /ˈləʊbraʊ/ (LOH-brow).