How to Pronounce Greater

To pronounce "greater", say GREAT-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɡɹeɪ.tə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈɡɹeɪ.tə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “greater”

"greater" has 2 syllables: great-er. It rhymes with perpetrator and collaborator, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: grater — easy to mix up when writing.

What does greater mean?

adjective

Relatively large in scale, size, extent, number (i.e. having many parts or members) or duration (i.e. relatively long); very big.
“A great storm is approaching our shores.”
Of larger size or more importance than others of its kind.
“the great auk”

Synonyms

gr8 grt

Antonyms

mediocre ordinary tiny

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Words that rhyme with greater

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

perpetrator collaborator operator fetor indicator arbitrator curator dictator activator innovator instigator mater

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "greater"?▾

"Greater" has 2 syllables: great · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "greater"?▾

The IPA transcription of "greater" is /ˈɡɹeɪ.tə(ɹ)/.

What does "greater" mean?▾

Greater: Relatively large in scale, size, extent, number (i.e. having many parts or members) or duration (i.e. relatively long); very big.

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