How to pronounce greenfinch
Say it like GREEN-finch. Greenfinch has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GREEN).
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- GREEN
- finch
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Greenfinch 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.
- finchKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of greenfinch
American and British speakers say greenfinch in essentially the same way: /ˈɡrinfɪntʃ/ in the US and /ˈɡriːnfɪntʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: GREEN-finch.
What does greenfinch mean?
- Any bird within the genus Chloris (formerly a subset of the genus Carduelis), small passerine songbirds with yellow-green plumage, found throughout Eurasia.
- European greenfinch, a common Old World finch (Chloris chloris, syn. Carduelis chloris,Fringilla Chloris),mainly green with yellow in the wings and tail.
Where does greenfinch come from?
Compound of green + finch.
Questions about saying greenfinch
How do you pronounce greenfinch?
Say GREEN-finch. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrinfɪntʃ/. In British English it is /ˈɡriːnfɪntʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in greenfinch?
Greenfinch has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GREEN). Broken into parts: GREEN · finch.
Do Americans and Brits say greenfinch the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡrinfɪntʃ/ and the British form is /ˈɡriːnfɪntʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.