How to pronounce ghostlike
Say it like GOHST-lyke. Ghostlike has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOHST).
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- GOHST
- lyke
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ghostlike 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.
- lykeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of ghostlike
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: GOHST-lyke.
What does ghostlike mean?
- Seemingly invisible; as a ghost, similar to a ghost.
Where does ghostlike come from?
From ghost + -like.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying ghostlike
How do you pronounce ghostlike?
Say GOHST-lyke. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡoʊstˌlaɪk/. In British English it is /ˈɡəʊstˌlaɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ghostlike?
Ghostlike has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOHST). Broken into parts: GOHST · lyke.
Is ghostlike pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈɡəʊstˌlaɪk/ (GOHST-lyke).