How to pronounce rainbows
Say it like RAYN-bohz. Rainbows has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAYN).
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US American/ˈreɪnˌboʊz/RAYN-bohz
UK British/ˈreɪnˌbəʊz/RAYN-bohz
- RAYN
- bohz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rainbows pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- bohzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of rainbows
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: RAYN-bohz.
What does rainbows mean?
noun
- plural of rainbow How to pronounce rainbow
- third-person singular simple present indicative of rainbow How to pronounce rainbow
Questions about saying rainbows
How do you pronounce rainbows?
Say RAYN-bohz. The American pronunciation is /ˈreɪnˌboʊz/. In British English it is /ˈreɪnˌbəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rainbows?
Rainbows has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAYN). Broken into parts: RAYN · bohz.
Is rainbows 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 /ˈreɪnˌbəʊz/ (RAYN-bohz).