How to pronounce greenlight
Say it like GREEN-lyte. Greenlight has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GREEN).
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- GREEN
- lyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Greenlight 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.
- lyteKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of greenlight
American and British speakers say greenlight in essentially the same way: /ˈɡrinlaɪt/ in the US and /ˈɡriːnlaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: GREEN-lyte.
What does greenlight mean?
- To approve; to permit to proceed.
- To approve or requisition the harming or death of; to put a hit out on.
Where does greenlight come from?
From green light.
Questions about saying greenlight
How do you pronounce greenlight?
Say GREEN-lyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrinlaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈɡriːnlaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in greenlight?
Greenlight has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GREEN). Broken into parts: GREEN · lyte.
Do Americans and Brits say greenlight the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡrinlaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈɡriːnlaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.