How to pronounce greeting
Say it like GREE-ting. Greeting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GREE).
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- GREE
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Greeting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GREESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of greeting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: GREE-ting.
What does greeting mean?
- (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
Where does greeting come from?
By surface analysis, greet + -ing.
Words that rhyme with greeting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of greeting.
Questions about saying greeting
How do you pronounce greeting?
Say GREE-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡritɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in greeting?
Greeting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GREE). Broken into parts: GREE · ting.
Is greeting pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/ (GREE-ting).