How to Pronounce "somewhere over the rainbow"
expression
SUM-whair OH-vur thuh / thee RAYN-boh
SUM-wair OH-vuh thuh / thee RAYN-boh
Definition
A poetic or dreamy expression meaning a faraway, wonderful place or a state where things are happier or better, often used to express hope for a better future. Originally from the famous song in 'The Wizard of Oz'.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsəmˌwɛɹ/ /ˈoʊvɝ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹeɪnˌboʊ
British English
sˈʌmweə/ /ˈəʊvɐ/ /ðə, ði/ /ɹˈeɪnbəʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SUM-whair OH-vur thuh / thee RAYN-boh
UK
SUM-wair OH-vuh thuh / thee RAYN-boh
Listen in Context
Dorothy dreams of a place somewhere over the rainbow.
She always believed happiness was somewhere over the rainbow.
Children imagine a world somewhere over the rainbow.
Whenever things get tough, I remind myself there's hope somewhere over the rainbow.