To pronounce "great-niece", say GREATN-iec-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"great-niece" has 3 syllables: greatn-iec-e.
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"Great-niece" has 3 syllables: greatn · iec · e.
Great-niece: A granddaughter of one's sibling; a daughter of one's nephew or niece. (Brother's granddaughter: fraternal grandniece. Sister's granddaughter: sororal grandniece.)
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