How to Pronounce "rainbow"
word
/ˈɹeɪnˌboʊ/
RAYN-boh
/ɹˈeɪnbəʊ/
RAYN-boh
Definition
A rainbow is a curved band of different colors that appears in the sky when sunlight shines through rain or water in the air. It can also refer to a range of many bright colors.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɹeɪnˌboʊ/
British English
/ɹˈeɪnbəʊ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RAYN-boh
UK
RAYN-boh
Listen in Context
We saw a rainbow after the rain.
The child drew a rainbow with crayons.
Her dress has rainbow colors.
Look at that rainbow—it's so bright!