How to pronounce geist
Say it like GHYST. Geist is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GHYST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Geist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GHYSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of geist
American and British speakers say geist in essentially the same way: /ɡaɪst/ in the US and /ɡaɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: GHYST.
What does geist mean?
- A ghost, an apparition.
- Spirit (of a group, age, era, etc).
Where does geist come from?
From German Geist (“spirit, ghost, mind”).
Words that rhyme with geist
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of geist.
Questions about saying geist
How do you pronounce geist?
Say GHYST. The American pronunciation is /ɡaɪst/. In British English it is /ɡaɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in geist?
Geist is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GHYST.
Do Americans and Brits say geist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡaɪst/ and the British form is /ɡaɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.