How to Pronounce Ghettoes

To pronounce "ghettoes", say GHETT-oes — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

GHETT-oes

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💡 Tip for remembering “ghettoes”

"ghettoes" has 2 syllables: ghett-oes. It rhymes with ghettos and stilettos, if that helps it stick.

What does ghettoes 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.

Synonyms

ivory tower

Words that rhyme with ghettoes

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ghettosstilettos

Related words

cornersghettoizationghettoizeslumsneighborhoodsneighbourhoodssuburbsgangstas

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ghettoes"?▾

"Ghettoes" has 2 syllables: ghett · oes.

What does "ghettoes" mean?▾

Ghettoes: 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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