How to pronounce greenway
Say it like GREEN-way. Greenway has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GREEN).
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- GREEN
- way
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Greenway 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.
- wayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of greenway
American and British speakers say greenway in essentially the same way: /ˈɡrinˌweɪ/ in the US and /ˈɡriːnˌweɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: GREEN-way.
What does greenway mean?
- A corridor of undeveloped land or parkland, set aside for environmental protection or recreational and primarily nonmotorized use, such as bicycle paths.
Where does greenway come from?
From green + way.
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Questions about saying greenway
How do you pronounce greenway?
Say GREEN-way. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrinˌweɪ/. In British English it is /ˈɡriːnˌweɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in greenway?
Greenway has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GREEN). Broken into parts: GREEN · way.
Do Americans and Brits say greenway the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡrinˌweɪ/ and the British form is /ˈɡriːnˌweɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.