How to pronounce greenback
Say it like GREEN-bak. Greenback has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GREEN).
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- GREEN
- bak
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Greenback pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GREENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- bakGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of greenback
American and British speakers say greenback in essentially the same way: /ˈɡrinˌbæk/ in the US and /ˈɡriːnˌbæk/ in the UK.
British respelling: GREEN-bak.
What does greenback mean?
- Any bill that is legal tender in the US (originally printed with green and black ink) issued by the Federal Reserve.
- The United States dollar.
- A wave that has not yet begun to break.
Where does greenback come from?
From green + back.
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Questions about saying greenback
How do you pronounce greenback?
Say GREEN-bak. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrinˌbæk/. In British English it is /ˈɡriːnˌbæk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in greenback?
Greenback has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GREEN). Broken into parts: GREEN · bak.
Do Americans and Brits say greenback the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡrinˌbæk/ and the British form is /ˈɡriːnˌbæk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.