How to Pronounce Greenmail

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

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Syllables

9

Letters

GREENM-ail

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💡 Tip for remembering “greenmail”

"greenmail" has 2 syllables: greenm-ail. It rhymes with wail and gale, if that helps it stick.

What does greenmail mean?

noun

  1. Profiting from an attempted hostile takeover by forcing the target company to buy back the hostile bidder's shares at an inflated price.

verb

  1. To profit from an attempted hostile takeover by forcing the target company to buy back the hostile bidder's shares at an inflated price.

Words that rhyme with greenmail

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

wailgaleavailfrailassailtravailprevailentailstaleunveilailbale

Related words

whitemailflip-inwashingtakeoverscalpingprofitmongering

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "greenmail"?▾

"Greenmail" has 2 syllables: greenm · ail.

What does "greenmail" mean?▾

Greenmail: Profiting from an attempted hostile takeover by forcing the target company to buy back the hostile bidder's shares at an inflated price.

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