Rainbow: how to say it, spell it and use it
rainbow
/ˈreɪnboʊ/
Short answer
The English word rainbow is pronounced /ˈreɪnboʊ/. It is spelled R-A-I-N-B-O-W and has 7 letters. With a or an: a rainbow. The plural is rainbows.
Example sentence
I see a rainbow.
Key facts
- English
- rainbow
- Pronunciation
- /ˈreɪnboʊ/
- With a or an
- a rainbow
- Plural
- rainbows
- Spelling
- R-A-I-N-B-O-W
- Number of letters
- 7
- Word list
- Weather Words in English: Vocabulary for Kids
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Questions and answers
How do you pronounce rainbow?
Rainbow is pronounced /ˈreɪnboʊ/. Press the listen button on this page to hear it.
How do you spell rainbow?
Rainbow is spelled R-A-I-N-B-O-W. It has 7 letters.
What is the plural of rainbow?
The plural of rainbow is rainbows.
Do you say a or an before rainbow?
Say a rainbow.
How do you use rainbow in a sentence?
For example: I see a rainbow.
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