How to pronounce sunbow
Say it like SUHN-boh. Sunbow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHN).
VoiceSpeed
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce sunbow. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
US American/ˈsʌnboʊ/SUHN-boh
UK British/ˈsʌnbəʊ/SUHN-boh
- SUHN
- boh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sunbow pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- bohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of sunbow
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SUHN-boh.
What does sunbow mean?
noun
- A bow or arc of prismatic colors like a rainbow, caused by refraction through a spray of water from a cataract, waterfall, fountain, etc., rather than through droplets of rain.
Where does sunbow come from?
From sun + bow. Compare rainbow.
Questions about saying sunbow
How do you pronounce sunbow?
Say SUHN-boh. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌnboʊ/. In British English it is /ˈsʌnbəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sunbow?
Sunbow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHN). Broken into parts: SUHN · boh.
Is sunbow 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 /ˈsʌnbəʊ/ (SUHN-boh).