How to Pronounce Greens

To pronounce "greens", say GREENS — one syllable, IPA /ɡɹiːnz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ɡɹiːnz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “greens”

"greens" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with keens and leans, if that helps it stick.

What does greens mean?

noun

  1. The colour of growing foliage, as well as other plant cells containing chlorophyll; the colour between yellow and blue in the visible spectrum; one of the primary additive colour for transmitted light; the colour obtained by subtracting red and blue from white light using cyan and yellow filters.
  2. (sometimes capitalised) A member of a green party; an environmentalist.

noun

  1. Leaves and leaf-like parts of edible plants when eaten as vegetables or in salads.
  2. Green vegetables; edible plants or plant parts that contain chlorophyll.

Synonyms

environmentalistgreenietree huggertreehuggervegputting greenbowling green

Words that rhyme with greens

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

keensleansdemeansmarinesmachinessmithereensteensbeansqueensjeansscreenssubmarines

Related words

collardspinachvegetablesaladnordicgreenpeaceguealde

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "greens"?▾

"Greens" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "greens"?▾

The IPA transcription of "greens" is /ɡɹiːnz/.

What does "greens" mean?▾

Greens: The colour of growing foliage, as well as other plant cells containing chlorophyll; the colour between yellow and blue in the visible spectrum; one of the primary additive colour for transmitted light; the colour obtained by subtracting red and blue from white light using cyan and yellow filters.

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