How to pronounce greige
Say it like GRAYZH. Greige is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GRAYZH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Greige pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GRAYZHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of greige
American and British speakers say greige in essentially the same way: /ɡreɪʒ/ in the US and /ɡreɪʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: GRAYZH.
What does greige mean?
- Of clothing, textiles, etc.: neither bleached nor dyed, nor otherwise fully processed; unfinished.“The rolls of greige cloth sat on the factory floor waiting to be printed.”
- Of a color like that of unbleached or undyed fabric, between gray and beige.
- A color like that of unbleached or undyed fabric between gray and beige, closely akin to taupe.
Where does greige come from?
The spelling of the word is probably influenced by beige, likely because it was thought to be a blend of grey and beige.
Words that rhyme with greige
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of greige.
Questions about saying greige
How do you pronounce greige?
Say GRAYZH. The American pronunciation is /ɡreɪʒ/. In British English it is /ɡreɪʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in greige?
Greige is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GRAYZH.
Do Americans and Brits say greige the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡreɪʒ/ and the British form is /ɡreɪʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.