How to Pronounce Ghettos

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

GHETT-os

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💡 Tip for remembering “ghettos”

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

What does ghettos 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.

Synonyms

ivory tower

Words that rhyme with ghettos

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

stilettosghettoes

Related words

cornersslumsenclavesunderclassneighborhoodsbanlieueshantytownssqualor

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ghettos"?▾

"Ghettos" has 2 syllables: ghett · os.

What does "ghettos" mean?▾

Ghettos: 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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