How to pronounce greasepaint
Say it like GREE-spaynt. Greasepaint has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GREE).
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- GREE
- spaynt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Greasepaint pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GREESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- spayntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of greasepaint
American and British speakers say greasepaint in essentially the same way: /ˈɡrispeɪnt/ in the US and /ˈɡriːspeɪnt/ in the UK.
British respelling: GREE-spaynt.
What does greasepaint mean?
- A mixture of grease and coloring matter used as theatrical makeup.
Where does greasepaint come from?
From grease + paint.
Questions about saying greasepaint
How do you pronounce greasepaint?
Say GREE-spaynt. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrispeɪnt/. In British English it is /ˈɡriːspeɪnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in greasepaint?
Greasepaint has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GREE). Broken into parts: GREE · spaynt.
Do Americans and Brits say greasepaint the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡrispeɪnt/ and the British form is /ˈɡriːspeɪnt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.