How to pronounce gree
Say it like GREE. Gree is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GREE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gree 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.
American vs British pronunciation of gree
American and British speakers say gree in essentially the same way: /ɡri/ in the US and /ɡriː/ in the UK.
British respelling: GREE.
What does gree mean?
- Pre-eminence; victory or superiority in combat (hence also, the prize for winning a combat).
Where does gree come from?
From (pre-reform) Scottish Gaelic gré, from Old Scottish Gaelic gray.
Words that rhyme with gree
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gree.
Questions about saying gree
How do you pronounce gree?
Say GREE. The American pronunciation is /ɡri/. In British English it is /ɡriː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gree?
Gree is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GREE.
Do Americans and Brits say gree the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡri/ and the British form is /ɡriː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.