How to Pronounce "highbrow"
word
ˈhaɪˌbɹaʊ
HYE-brow
hˈaɪbɹaʊ
HYE-brow
Definition
Describes people, activities, or things that are very intellectual, cultured, or connected to serious art and ideas, often seen as elite or not for everyone.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhaɪˌbɹaʊ
British English
hˈaɪbɹaʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HYE-brow
UK
HYE-brow
Listen in Context
This is a highbrow art gallery.
He prefers highbrow books over popular novels.
The museum hosts many highbrow events.
That movie was a bit too highbrow for my taste.