How to pronounce paintbrushes
Say it like PAYNT-bruhsh-is. Paintbrushes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAYNT).
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- PAYNT
- bruhsh
- is
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paintbrushes 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.
- isKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of paintbrushes
American and British speakers say paintbrushes in essentially the same way: /ˈpeɪntˌbrʌʃɪs/ in the US and /ˈpeɪntˌbrʌʃɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAYNT-bruhsh-is.
What does paintbrushes mean?
- plural of paintbrush How to pronounce paintbrush
Questions about saying paintbrushes
How do you pronounce paintbrushes?
Say PAYNT-bruhsh-is. The American pronunciation is /ˈpeɪntˌbrʌʃɪs/. In British English it is /ˈpeɪntˌbrʌʃɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paintbrushes?
Paintbrushes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAYNT). Broken into parts: PAYNT · bruhsh · is.
Do Americans and Brits say paintbrushes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpeɪntˌbrʌʃɪs/ and the British form is /ˈpeɪntˌbrʌʃɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.