For curious minds ages 3–12

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Rainbow

/ˈreɪnbəʊ/

2 syllables — bold is the stressed beat

Rainbow

noun

Meaning: The colourful arch in the sky after rain.

Full meaning: An arch of colours seen in the sky after rain.

Phonics sounds: r-ai-n-b-ow — blend them together!

Example: “After the rain, a rainbow appeared over the flats.”

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Category: nature · Frequency rank: 50 (smaller = more common)