How many syllables in "rainbows"?

"rainbows" has 2 lettergrepen (rain - bows).

How to divide "rainbows"?

"rainbows" divides into 2 parts: rain · bows.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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2 Lettergrepen

"rainbows": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:rain·bows

Hoofdklemtoon

RAIN-bows(rain · bows)● ○

Stress in "rainbows" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈreɪnboʊz⁄

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IPAˈreɪnboʊz

Lettergrepenrain·bows

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Rainbows-- while we may not notice them, there are rainbows all around us as we go about our daily lives. there are rainbows all around us as we go about our daily lives.

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How many syllables in "rainbows"?: "rainbows" has 2 lettergrepen (rain - bows).
How to divide "rainbows"?: "rainbows" divides into 2 parts: rain · bows.
Where is the stress in "rainbows"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "rainbows"?: Say each syllable slowly (rain... bows) and listen on SayItVid.