How to Pronounce "greasepaint"
word
ˈɡriːsˌpeɪnt
GREESS-paynt
ɡɹˈiːspeɪnt
grees-PAYNT
Definition
A thick, oily makeup used especially by actors on stage to change their appearance or create special looks.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡriːsˌpeɪnt
British English
ɡɹˈiːspeɪnt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GREESS-paynt
UK
grees-PAYNT
Listen in Context
The actor put on greasepaint before going on stage.
Clowns often use colorful greasepaint for their faces.
Traditional greasepaint can be hard to remove after a show.
The smell of greasepaint always reminds her of her acting days.