How to pronounce greenery
Say it like GREE-nuh-ree. Greenery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GREE).
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- GREE
- nuh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Greenery 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.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of greenery
American and British speakers say greenery in essentially the same way: /ˈɡrinəri/ in the US and /ˈɡriːnəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: GREE-nuh-ree.
What does greenery mean?
- Green foliage or verdure.
- Foliage used as decoration.
- Marijuana.
Where does greenery come from?
From green + -ery.
Words that rhyme with greenery
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of greenery.
Questions about saying greenery
How do you pronounce greenery?
Say GREE-nuh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrinəri/. In British English it is /ˈɡriːnəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in greenery?
Greenery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GREE). Broken into parts: GREE · nuh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say greenery the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡrinəri/ and the British form is /ˈɡriːnəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.