How to pronounce rainforest
Say it like RYNE-for-ust. Rainforest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RYNE).
- RYNE
- for
- ust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rainforest pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RYNESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- forGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- ustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of rainforest
American and British speakers say rainforest in essentially the same way: /ˈraɪnˌfɔrəst/ in the US and /ˈreɪnfɒrɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAYN-for-ist.
What does rainforest mean?
- A forest in a climate with high annual rainfall and no dry season.
Where does rainforest come from?
From rain + forest, a calque of German Regenwald.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- jungle
- rain forest
Questions about saying rainforest
How do you pronounce rainforest?
Say RYNE-for-ust. The American pronunciation is /ˈraɪnˌfɔrəst/. In British English it is /ˈreɪnfɒrɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rainforest?
Rainforest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RYNE). Broken into parts: RYNE · for · ust.
Do Americans and Brits say rainforest the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈraɪnˌfɔrəst/ and the British form is /ˈreɪnfɒrɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.