How to pronounce greensand
Say it like GREEN-sand. Greensand has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GREEN).
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- GREEN
- sand
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Greensand 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.
- sandKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of greensand
American and British speakers say greensand in essentially the same way: /ˈɡrinsænd/ in the US and /ˈɡriːnsænd/ in the UK.
British respelling: GREEN-sand.
What does greensand mean?
- A greenish sandstone containing glauconite.
Where does greensand come from?
From green + sand.
Questions about saying greensand
How do you pronounce greensand?
Say GREEN-sand. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrinsænd/. In British English it is /ˈɡriːnsænd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in greensand?
Greensand has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GREEN). Broken into parts: GREEN · sand.
Do Americans and Brits say greensand the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡrinsænd/ and the British form is /ˈɡriːnsænd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.