How to pronounce greasy
Say it like GREE-see. Greasy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GREE).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce greasy. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- GREE
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Greasy 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.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of greasy
American and British speakers say greasy in essentially the same way: /ˈɡrisi/ in the US and /ˈɡriːsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: GREE-see.
What does greasy mean?
- Having a slippery surface; having a surface covered with grease.“a greasy mineral”
- Containing a lot of grease or fat.
- Oily in manner; obsequious.
- An annoyed or contemptuous look; a dirty look.
- Wool that still contains grease and has not undergone scouring.
Where does greasy come from?
From Middle English gresi, gressy, equivalent to grease + -y.
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Questions about saying greasy
How do you pronounce greasy?
Say GREE-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrisi/. In British English it is /ˈɡriːsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in greasy?
Greasy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GREE). Broken into parts: GREE · see.
Do Americans and Brits say greasy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡrisi/ and the British form is /ˈɡriːsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.