How to pronounce moonbow
Say it like MOON-boh. Moonbow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOON).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce moonbow. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- MOON
- boh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Moonbow pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- bohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of moonbow
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MOON-boh.
What does moonbow mean?
- A rainbow formed by moonlight diffracted by water droplets in the air, usually fainter than a daytime rainbow and with fewer distinguishable colors.
Where does moonbow come from?
From moon + bow, by analogy with rainbow.
Questions about saying moonbow
How do you pronounce moonbow?
Say MOON-boh. The American pronunciation is /ˈmunboʊ/. In British English it is /ˈmuːnbəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in moonbow?
Moonbow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOON). Broken into parts: MOON · boh.
Is moonbow 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 /ˈmuːnbəʊ/ (MOON-boh).