How to pronounce rhinos
Say it like RY-nohz. Rhinos has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RY).
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- RY
- nohz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rhinos 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.
- nohzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of rhinos
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: RY-nohz.
What does rhinos mean?
- plural of rhino How to pronounce rhino
Questions about saying rhinos
How do you pronounce rhinos?
Say RY-nohz. The American pronunciation is /ˈraɪˌnoʊz/. In British English it is /ˈraɪˌnəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rhinos?
Rhinos has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RY). Broken into parts: RY · nohz.
Is rhinos 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 /ˈraɪˌnəʊz/ (RY-nohz).