How to Pronounce Ghostwrite

To pronounce "ghostwrite", say GHOSTWR-it-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

GHOSTWR-it-e

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"ghostwrite" has 3 syllables: ghostwr-it-e.

verb

(authorship) To write under the name of another (especially literary works).
“Mariana would rather not ghostwrite for a living because she finds it a thankless task.”
(authorship) To author a literary work or speech in the place of another.
“The president has someone to ghostwrite his addresses.”

How many syllables are in "ghostwrite"?▾

"Ghostwrite" has 3 syllables: ghostwr · it · e.

What does "ghostwrite" mean?▾

Ghostwrite: (authorship) To write under the name of another (especially literary works).

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