How to Pronounce Ghost

To pronounce "ghost", say GHOST — one syllable, IPA /ɡəʊst/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ɡəʊst/

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💡 Tip for remembering “ghost”

"ghost" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with host and engrossed, if that helps it stick.

What does ghost mean?

noun

  1. The spirit; the soul of man.
  2. The disembodied soul; the soul or spirit of a deceased person; a spirit appearing after death

    “Everyone believed that the ghost of an old lady haunted the crypt.”

verb

  1. To haunt; to appear to in the form of an apparition.
  2. To die; to expire.

Synonyms

spookspyglimmerglimmeringglimpsehintinklingphantom

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Words that rhyme with ghost

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

hostengrossedripostepostboastutmostoutposttoastcoastalmostuppermostinnermost

Related words

wraithspecterspectrespookhauntobsessghostwritetouch

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ghost"?▾

"Ghost" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "ghost"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ghost" is /ɡəʊst/.

What does "ghost" mean?▾

Ghost: The spirit; the soul of man.

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