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How to pronounce greenwich

greenwich
/ˈgrenɪtʃ/
2 syllables, stress on the first

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There is a second pronunciation: /ˈgriːnwɪtʃ/.

Greenwich, sound by sound

/g/as in goA voiced “g”. Do not turn it into “k” at the end of a word.
/r/as in redThe tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/e/as in bedA short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/tʃ/as in chairOne sound: “t” released straight into “sh”.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce greenwich?

Greenwich is pronounced /ˈgrenɪtʃ/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /ˈgriːnwɪtʃ/, is also used.

How many syllables are in greenwich?

Greenwich has 2 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in greenwich?

The first syllable: /ˈgrenɪtʃ/.

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