How to Pronounce Rainforest

To pronounce "rainforest", say RAINF-or-est — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

RAINF-or-est

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💡 Tip for remembering “rainforest”

"rainforest" has 3 syllables: rainf-or-est. It rhymes with forest and florist, if that helps it stick.

What does rainforest mean?

noun

  1. A forest in a climate with high annual rainfall and no dry season.

Synonyms

jungletropical forest

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Words that rhyme with rainforest

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forestfloristreforestforrestdeforrestdeforestdemorestlaforest

Related words

jungleforestselvawoodlandstormwaterrainrainyrainstorm

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rainforest"?▾

"Rainforest" has 3 syllables: rainf · or · est.

What does "rainforest" mean?▾

Rainforest: A forest in a climate with high annual rainfall and no dry season.

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