How to Pronounce Ghetto

To pronounce "ghetto", say GHETT-o — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɡɛtəʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈɡɛtəʊ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ghetto”

"ghetto" has 2 syllables: ghett-o. It rhymes with stiletto and libretto, if that helps it stick.

What does ghetto mean?

noun

  1. An (often walled) area of a city in which Jews are concentrated by force and law. (Used particularly of areas in medieval Italy and in Nazi-controlled Europe.)
  2. An (often impoverished) area of a city inhabited predominantly by members of a specific nationality, ethnicity or race.

verb

  1. To confine (a specified group of people) to a ghetto.

adjective

  1. Of or relating to a ghetto or to ghettos in general.
  2. Unseemly and indecorous or of low quality; cheap; shabby, crude.

Synonyms

ivory tower

Words that rhyme with ghetto

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

stilettolibrettoamarettonetopalmettopettogrettonettobenedettogettorigoletto

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ghetto"?▾

"Ghetto" has 2 syllables: ghett · o.

What is the IPA transcription of "ghetto"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ghetto" is /ˈɡɛtəʊ/.

What does "ghetto" mean?▾

Ghetto: An (often walled) area of a city in which Jews are concentrated by force and law. (Used particularly of areas in medieval Italy and in Nazi-controlled Europe.)

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