How to pronounce greenish
Say it like GREE-nish. Greenish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GREE).
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- GREE
- nish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Greenish 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.
- nishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of greenish
American and British speakers say greenish in essentially the same way: /ˈɡrinɪʃ/ in the US and /ˈɡriːnɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: GREE-nish.
What does greenish mean?
- Somewhat green in color.
Where does greenish come from?
From Middle English grenisch, grenysch, equivalent to green + -ish.
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Questions about saying greenish
How do you pronounce greenish?
Say GREE-nish. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrinɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈɡriːnɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in greenish?
Greenish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GREE). Broken into parts: GREE · nish.
Do Americans and Brits say greenish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡrinɪʃ/ and the British form is /ˈɡriːnɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.