How to pronounce greenly
Say it like GREEN-lee. Greenly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GREEN).
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- GREEN
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Greenly 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of greenly
American and British speakers say greenly in essentially the same way: /ˈɡrinli/ in the US and /ˈɡriːnli/ in the UK.
British respelling: GREEN-lee.
What does greenly mean?
- Characterized by greenness or lushness; verdant.
- With a green color.
- In a naive or immature manner.
Where does greenly come from?
From green + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with greenly
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of greenly.
Questions about saying greenly
How do you pronounce greenly?
Say GREEN-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrinli/. In British English it is /ˈɡriːnli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in greenly?
Greenly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GREEN). Broken into parts: GREEN · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say greenly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡrinli/ and the British form is /ˈɡriːnli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.