How to pronounce greenness
Say it like GREEN-nus. Greenness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GREEN).
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- GREEN
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Greenness 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.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of greenness
American and British speakers say greenness in essentially the same way: /ˈɡrinnəs/ in the US and /ˈɡriːnnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: GREEN-nus.
What does greenness mean?
- The state or quality of being green; green color.
- Inexperience.
- The fact of being environmentally or ecologically conscious; commitment to environmental conservation.
Where does greenness come from?
From Middle English grennesse, from Old English grennes; equivalent to green + -ness.
Words that rhyme with greenness
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of greenness.
Questions about saying greenness
How do you pronounce greenness?
Say GREEN-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrinnəs/. In British English it is /ˈɡriːnnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in greenness?
Greenness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GREEN). Broken into parts: GREEN · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say greenness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡrinnəs/ and the British form is /ˈɡriːnnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.