How Many Syllables Are in "Rainbow"?
rainbow has 2 syllables.
Syllable breakdown
rain-bow
- Word
- rainbow
- Syllable count
- 2
- Pronunciation
- /ˈreɪn.boʊ/
- Part of speech
- noun
Definition
An arc of colors seen when light passes through water droplets.
Example sentence
A rainbow appeared after the rain.
Counts reflect a common American English reading. Pronunciation can vary. Source: Cambridge Dictionary: US IPA /ˈreɪn.boʊ/ and definition independently inspected 2026-10-14; https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/rainbow. Editorial spelling breakdown checked against pronunciation..