How to pronounce greatness
Say it like GRAYT-nus. Greatness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAYT).
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- GRAYT
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Greatness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GRAYTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of greatness
American and British speakers say greatness in essentially the same way: /ˈɡreɪtnəs/ in the US and /ˈɡreɪtnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: GRAYT-nus.
What does greatness mean?
- the property possessed by something or someone of outstanding importance or eminence
- unusual largeness in size or extent or number
Where does greatness come from?
From Middle English gretnesse, gretnes, greetnesse, from Old English grēatnes.
Questions about saying greatness
How do you pronounce greatness?
Say GRAYT-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡreɪtnəs/. In British English it is /ˈɡreɪtnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in greatness?
Greatness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAYT). Broken into parts: GRAYT · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say greatness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡreɪtnəs/ and the British form is /ˈɡreɪtnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.