How to pronounce Greenville
Say it like GREEN-vil. Greenville has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GREEN).
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- GREEN
- vil
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Greenville 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.
- vilKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of Greenville
American and British speakers say Greenville in essentially the same way: /ˈɡrinvɪl/ in the US and /ˈɡriːnvɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: GREEN-vil.
What does Greenville mean?
- The capital of Sinoe County, Liberia, named after Judge James Green.
Where does Greenville come from?
From green + -ville or Green + -ville (from the surname), depending on the place.
Questions about saying Greenville
How do you pronounce Greenville?
Say GREEN-vil. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrinvɪl/. In British English it is /ˈɡriːnvɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Greenville?
Greenville has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GREEN). Broken into parts: GREEN · vil.
Do Americans and Brits say Greenville the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡrinvɪl/ and the British form is /ˈɡriːnvɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.