How to pronounce Greenwich
Say it like GREN-ich. Greenwich has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GREN).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce Greenwich. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- GREN
- ich
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Greenwich pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GRENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ichKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of Greenwich
American and British speakers say Greenwich in essentially the same way: /ˈɡrɛnɪtʃ/ in the US and /ˈɡrɛnɪtʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: GREN-ich.
Other ways to say Greenwich
Greenwich also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- GREEN-wich /ˈɡrinˌwɪtʃ/
What does Greenwich mean?
- A town on the south bank of the River Thames in south-east Greater London, England, through which the prime meridian passes (OS grid ref TQ3877).
Where does Greenwich come from?
The civil parish in New Brunswick may have been named after Greenwich near London, after Greenwich Village, or after Greenwich Street in Hampstead, New York.
Questions about saying Greenwich
How do you pronounce Greenwich?
Say GREN-ich. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrɛnɪtʃ/. In British English it is /ˈɡrɛnɪtʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Greenwich?
Greenwich has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GREN). Broken into parts: GREN · ich.
Do Americans and Brits say Greenwich the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡrɛnɪtʃ/ and the British form is /ˈɡrɛnɪtʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.