How to Pronounce "rainbows"
word
ˈɹeɪnˌboʊz
RAYN-bohz
ɹˈeɪnbəʊz
RAYN-bohz
Definition
Curved bands of colors in the sky that appear when sunlight passes through rain. A 'rainbow' is usually a single arc; 'rainbows' means more than one.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹeɪnˌboʊz
British English
ɹˈeɪnbəʊz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RAYN-bohz
UK
RAYN-bohz
Listen in Context
We saw two rainbows after the storm.
Children love looking at rainbows in the sky.
Rainbows appear when sunlight hits raindrops at the right angle.
Double rainbows are pretty rare but beautiful when you see them.