To pronounce "ghostly", say GHOSTLY — one syllable, IPA /ˈɡoʊstli/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈɡoʊstli/
IPA
"ghostly" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with mostly and hostly, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“The ghostly moaning was heard from upstairs.”
“A ghostly hush fell.”
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"Ghostly" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "ghostly" is /ˈɡoʊstli/.
Ghostly: Of or pertaining to ghosts or spirits.
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