How to pronounce Greece
Say it like GREES. Greece is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce Greece. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- GREES
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Greece pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GREESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Greece
American and British speakers say Greece in essentially the same way: /ɡris/ in the US and /ɡriːs/ in the UK.
British respelling: GREES.
What does Greece mean?
- A country in Southeastern Europe. Official name: Hellenic Republic. Capital and largest city: Athens.
Words that rhyme with Greece
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Greece.
Words that sound like Greece
Questions about saying Greece
How do you pronounce Greece?
Say GREES. The American pronunciation is /ɡris/. In British English it is /ɡriːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Greece?
Greece is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GREES.
Do Americans and Brits say Greece the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡris/ and the British form is /ɡriːs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as Greece?
Greece sounds the same as grease in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.