How to pronounce ghostbusters
Say it like GOHST-buhs-terz. Ghostbusters has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOHST).
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- GOHST
- buhs
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ghostbusters 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of ghostbusters
- 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-tuz.
What does ghostbusters mean?
- plural of ghostbuster How to pronounce ghostbuster
Questions about saying ghostbusters
How do you pronounce ghostbusters?
Say GOHST-buhs-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡoʊstˌbʌstɚz/. In British English it is /ˈɡəʊstˌbʌstəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ghostbusters?
Ghostbusters has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOHST). Broken into parts: GOHST · buhs · terz.
Is ghostbusters 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 /ˈɡəʊstˌbʌstəz/ (GOHST-buhs-tuz).