How to pronounce Greek
Say it like GREEK. Greek 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 Greek. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- GREEK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Greek pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GREEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Greek
American and British speakers say Greek in essentially the same way: /ɡrik/ in the US and /ɡriːk/ in the UK.
British respelling: GREEK.
What does Greek mean?
- of or relating to or characteristic of Greece or the Greeks or the Greek language“Greek mythology”“a Grecian robe”
- the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
- a native or inhabitant of Greece
Where does Greek come from?
Probably from Greek (“unintelligible speech or text”).
Words that rhyme with Greek
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Greek.
Questions about saying Greek
How do you pronounce Greek?
Say GREEK. The American pronunciation is /ɡrik/. In British English it is /ɡriːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Greek?
Greek is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GREEK.
Do Americans and Brits say Greek the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡrik/ and the British form is /ɡriːk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.