Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

greenville

/ˈɡɹiːn.vɪl/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.28 in modern English

Syllables
greenville
IPA
/ˈɡɹiːn.vɪl/
14
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

Example Sentences

Etymology

From green + -ville or Green + -ville (from the surname), depending on the place.

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Synonyms

Edgemont

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Questions

How do you pronounce greenville?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɡɹiːn.vɪl/.
What does greenville mean?
A number of places in the United States:
Where does greenville come from?
From green + -ville or Green + -ville (from the surname), depending on the place.

How to pronounce greenville

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “greenville”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈɡɹiːn.vɪl/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “greenville” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.