How to pronounce greediness
Say it like GREE-dee-nis. Greediness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GREE).
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- GREE
- dee
- nis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Greediness 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.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of greediness
American and British speakers say greediness in essentially the same way: /ˈɡridinɪs/ in the US and /ˈɡriːdinɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: GREE-dee-nis.
What does greediness mean?
- The state of being greedy; greed.
Where does greediness come from?
From Middle English gredynesse, from Old English grǣdiġnes; equivalent to greedy + -ness.
Questions about saying greediness
How do you pronounce greediness?
Say GREE-dee-nis. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡridinɪs/. In British English it is /ˈɡriːdinɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in greediness?
Greediness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GREE). Broken into parts: GREE · dee · nis.
Do Americans and Brits say greediness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡridinɪs/ and the British form is /ˈɡriːdinɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.