How to pronounce greening
Say it like GREE-ning. Greening has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GREE).
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- GREE
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Greening 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.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of greening
American and British speakers say greening in essentially the same way: /ˈɡrinɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈɡriːnɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: GREE-ning.
What does greening mean?
- present participle and gerund of green How to pronounce green
- The process of becoming green.
- A type of apple that is green when ripe.
- Becoming green in color.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with greening
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of greening.
Questions about saying greening
How do you pronounce greening?
Say GREE-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrinɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɡriːnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in greening?
Greening has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GREE). Broken into parts: GREE · ning.
Do Americans and Brits say greening the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡrinɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈɡriːnɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.