How to pronounce greetings
Say it like GREE-tingz. Greetings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GREE).
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US American/ˈɡritɪŋz/GREE-tingz
UK British/ˈɡriːtɪŋz/GREE-tingz
- GREE
- tingz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Greetings 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.
- tingzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of greetings
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: GREE-tingz.
What does greetings mean?
Questions about saying greetings
How do you pronounce greetings?
Say GREE-tingz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡritɪŋz/. In British English it is /ˈɡriːtɪŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in greetings?
Greetings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GREE). Broken into parts: GREE · tingz.
Is greetings 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 /ˈɡriːtɪŋz/ (GREE-tingz).