How to pronounce greenfield
Say it like GREEN-feeld. Greenfield has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GREEN).
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- GREEN
- feeld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Greenfield 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.
- feeldGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of greenfield
American and British speakers say greenfield in essentially the same way: /ˈɡrinˌfild/ in the US and /ˈɡriːnˌfiːld/ in the UK.
British respelling: GREEN-feeld.
What does greenfield mean?
- A site, to be used for housing or commerce, whose previous use (if any) was agricultural.“greenfield development”
- Of a completely new development, without the need to integrate with legacy systems, etc.“a greenfield project”
- Previously untapped; free for the taking.“a greenfield market”
Where does greenfield come from?
From green + field.
Questions about saying greenfield
How do you pronounce greenfield?
Say GREEN-feeld. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrinˌfild/. In British English it is /ˈɡriːnˌfiːld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in greenfield?
Greenfield has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GREEN). Broken into parts: GREEN · feeld.
Do Americans and Brits say greenfield the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡrinˌfild/ and the British form is /ˈɡriːnˌfiːld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.