How to pronounce rhino
Say it like RY-noh. Rhino has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RY).
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- RY
- noh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rhino pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- nohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of rhino
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: RY-noh.
What does rhino mean?
- massive powerful herbivorous odd-toed ungulate of southeast Asia and Africa having very thick skin and one or two horns on the snout
Where does rhino come from?
Clipping of rhinoceros.
Words that rhyme with rhino
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rhino.
Questions about saying rhino
How do you pronounce rhino?
Say RY-noh. The American pronunciation is /ˈraɪˌnoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈraɪnəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rhino?
Rhino has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RY). Broken into parts: RY · noh.
Is rhino 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 /ˈraɪnəʊ/ (RY-noh).