How to pronounce greyhound
Say it like GRAY-hownd. Greyhound has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAY).
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- GRAY
- hownd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Greyhound pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- howndGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of greyhound
American and British speakers say greyhound in essentially the same way: /ˈɡreɪˌhaʊnd/ in the US and /ˈɡreɪˌhaʊnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: GRAY-hownd.
What does greyhound mean?
- A lean breed of dog used in hunting and racing.
- A highball cocktail of vodka and grapefruit juice.
- A swift steamer, especially an ocean steamer.
- To leap rapidly across the surface of the water.
Where does greyhound come from?
From Old English grīġhund, from a cognate or borrowing of Old Norse grøy (“bitch”) (whence Icelandic gray, thus not related to the color gray) plus hund (“hound”).
Questions about saying greyhound
How do you pronounce greyhound?
Say GRAY-hownd. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡreɪˌhaʊnd/. In British English it is /ˈɡreɪˌhaʊnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in greyhound?
Greyhound has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAY). Broken into parts: GRAY · hownd.
Do Americans and Brits say greyhound the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡreɪˌhaʊnd/ and the British form is /ˈɡreɪˌhaʊnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.