How to pronounce greengage
Say it like GREEN-gayj. Greengage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GREEN).
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- GREEN
- gayj
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Greengage 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.
- gayjKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of greengage
American and British speakers say greengage in essentially the same way: /ˈɡrinɡeɪdʒ/ in the US and /ˈɡriːnɡeɪdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: GREEN-gayj.
What does greengage mean?
- A plum cultivar with greenish-yellow flesh and skin, Prunus domestica subsp. italica var. claudiana.
Where does greengage come from?
The legend goes that Sir William Gage, 2nd Baronet of Hengrave, (c.
Questions about saying greengage
How do you pronounce greengage?
Say GREEN-gayj. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrinɡeɪdʒ/. In British English it is /ˈɡriːnɡeɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in greengage?
Greengage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GREEN). Broken into parts: GREEN · gayj.
Do Americans and Brits say greengage the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡrinɡeɪdʒ/ and the British form is /ˈɡriːnɡeɪdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.