How to pronounce greener
Say it like GREE-ner. Greener has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GREE).
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- GREE
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Greener 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.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of greener
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GREE-nuh.
What does greener mean?
- comparative form of green: more green How to pronounce green
- Agent noun of green; someone or something which greens. How to pronounce green
Words that rhyme with greener
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of greener.
Questions about saying greener
How do you pronounce greener?
Say GREE-ner. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrinɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɡriːnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in greener?
Greener has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GREE). Broken into parts: GREE · ner.
Is greener pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɡriːnə/ (GREE-nuh).