greyhound
nounHow many syllables in greyhound?
There are 2 syllables in the word greyhound.How to pronounce greyhound:
Definition of greyhound:
- greyhound (noun):
- any of several related dogs compare italian greyhound
- a tall slender dog of an ancient breed noted for swiftness and keen sight; used as a racing dog.
- any of a breed of tall slender graceful smooth-coated dogs characterized by swiftness and keen sight and used for coursing game and racing
Synonyms for greyhound:
hound
hound dog
italian greyhound
racer
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Syllable Fun Fact
The variation in syllable count for the same word between British and American English accents, such as 'secretary', reflects differences in pronunciation standards.
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