How to Pronounce Greenlight

To pronounce "greenlight", say GREENL-ight — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

greenlight

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2

Syllables

10

Letters

GREENL-ight

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💡 Tip for remembering “greenlight”

"greenlight" has 2 syllables: greenl-ight. It rhymes with green-light, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: green-light — easy to mix up when writing.

What does greenlight mean?

verb

  1. To approve; to permit to proceed.

Synonyms

allowapprovegivego-aheadpermit

Antonyms

redlight

Words that rhyme with greenlight

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

green-light

Related words

cleargraduatelicensepermitapprobateauthorizeinlightengreen

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "greenlight"?▾

"Greenlight" has 2 syllables: greenl · ight.

What does "greenlight" mean?▾

Greenlight: To approve; to permit to proceed.

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