How to Pronounce Greetings

To pronounce "greetings", say GREET-ings — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɡɹiːtɪŋz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈɡɹiːtɪŋz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “greetings”

"greetings" has 2 syllables: greet-ings. It rhymes with beatings and fleetings, if that helps it stick.

What does greetings mean?

noun

  1. A conventional phrase used to start a letter or conversation or otherwise to acknowledge a person's arrival or presence.

    “It's polite to begin a letter with a greeting, but this practice is less common in email.”

  2. The action of the verb to greet.

interjection

  1. (sometimes formal, sometimes humorous) hello

Words that rhyme with greetings

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

beatingsfleetingsseatingsmeetings

Related words

salutationacknowledgementsbienvenueblessingsbonjourbyebye-byecharmed

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "greetings"?▾

"Greetings" has 2 syllables: greet · ings.

What is the IPA transcription of "greetings"?▾

The IPA transcription of "greetings" is /ˈɡɹiːtɪŋz/.

What does "greetings" mean?▾

Greetings: A conventional phrase used to start a letter or conversation or otherwise to acknowledge a person's arrival or presence.

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