How to pronounce greylag
Say it like GRAY-lag. Greylag has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAY).
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- GRAY
- lag
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Greylag 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.
- lagGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of greylag
American and British speakers say greylag in essentially the same way: /ˈɡreɪˌlæɡ/ in the US and /ˈɡreɪˌlæɡ/ in the UK.
British respelling: GRAY-lag.
What does greylag mean?
- A large gray European goose, Anser anser, with pink legs and dull orange beak.
Where does greylag come from?
From gray (“color”) + lag (“old name for a goose, derived from the call used to move such animals along”).
Questions about saying greylag
How do you pronounce greylag?
Say GRAY-lag. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡreɪˌlæɡ/. In British English it is /ˈɡreɪˌlæɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in greylag?
Greylag has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAY). Broken into parts: GRAY · lag.
Do Americans and Brits say greylag the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡreɪˌlæɡ/ and the British form is /ˈɡreɪˌlæɡ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.