How to pronounce greenest
Say it like GREE-nist. Greenest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GREE).
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- GREE
- nist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Greenest 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.
- nistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of greenest
American and British speakers say greenest in essentially the same way: /ˈɡrinɪst/ in the US and /ˈɡriːnɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: GREE-nist.
What does greenest mean?
- superlative form of green: most green How to pronounce green
Words that rhyme with greenest
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of greenest.
Questions about saying greenest
How do you pronounce greenest?
Say GREE-nist. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrinɪst/. In British English it is /ˈɡriːnɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in greenest?
Greenest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GREE). Broken into parts: GREE · nist.
Do Americans and Brits say greenest the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡrinɪst/ and the British form is /ˈɡriːnɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.