How to pronounce greenmailer
Say it like GREEN-may-ler. Greenmailer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GREEN).
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- GREEN
- may
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Greenmailer 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.
- mayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of greenmailer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GREEN-may-luh.
What does greenmailer mean?
- One who greenmails.
Where does greenmailer come from?
From greenmail + -er.
Questions about saying greenmailer
How do you pronounce greenmailer?
Say GREEN-may-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrinˌmeɪlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɡriːnˌmeɪlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in greenmailer?
Greenmailer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GREEN). Broken into parts: GREEN · may · ler.
Is greenmailer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɡriːnˌmeɪlə/ (GREEN-may-luh).