How to pronounce paintbrush
Say it like PAYNT-bruhsh. Paintbrush has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAYNT).
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- PAYNT
- bruhsh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paintbrush pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAYNTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- bruhshGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of paintbrush
American and British speakers say paintbrush in essentially the same way: /ˈpeɪntˌbrʌʃ/ in the US and /ˈpeɪntˌbrʌʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAYNT-bruhsh.
What does paintbrush mean?
- A thin brush for applying paint.
Where does paintbrush come from?
From paint + brush.
Questions about saying paintbrush
How do you pronounce paintbrush?
Say PAYNT-bruhsh. The American pronunciation is /ˈpeɪntˌbrʌʃ/. In British English it is /ˈpeɪntˌbrʌʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paintbrush?
Paintbrush has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAYNT). Broken into parts: PAYNT · bruhsh.
Do Americans and Brits say paintbrush the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpeɪntˌbrʌʃ/ and the British form is /ˈpeɪntˌbrʌʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.