To pronounce "poltergeist", say POLT-erg-eist — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
poltergeist
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POLT-erg-eist
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"poltergeist" has 3 syllables: polt-erg-eist. It rhymes with geist and tryst, if that helps it stick.
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"Poltergeist" has 3 syllables: polt · erg · eist.
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