How to pronounce ghostbuster
Say it like GOHST-buhs-ter. Ghostbuster has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOHST).
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- GOHST
- buhs
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ghostbuster pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GOHSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- buhsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of ghostbuster
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: GOHST-buhs-tuh.
What does ghostbuster mean?
- Someone who purports to rid a place of ghosts.
Where does ghostbuster come from?
From ghost + buster, popularized by the 1984 film Ghostbusters.
Questions about saying ghostbuster
How do you pronounce ghostbuster?
Say GOHST-buhs-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡoʊstˌbʌstɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɡəʊstˌbʌstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ghostbuster?
Ghostbuster has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOHST). Broken into parts: GOHST · buhs · ter.
Is ghostbuster pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɡəʊstˌbʌstə/ (GOHST-buhs-tuh).