How do you pronounce "rainbow"?

In American English: /ˈreɪnˌboʊ/ (RAYN-boh). In British English: /ɹˈeɪnbˌəʊ/ (R-aynb). In Canadian English: /ˈreɪnˌboʊ/ (RAYN-boh). In Australian English: /ɹˈeɪnbəʊ/ (R-aynb).

Is "rainbow" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈreɪnˌboʊ/ (RAYN-boh), while in British English it's /ɹˈeɪnbˌəʊ/ (R-aynb).

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rainbow

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/ˈreɪnˌboʊ/

RAYN-boh

Syllable Breakdown

reɪnrain·boʊbow

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