How to pronounce ghostology
Say it like goh-STOL-uh-jee. Ghostology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STOL).
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- goh
- STOL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ghostology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- gohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- STOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of ghostology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: goh-STOL-uh-jee.
What does ghostology mean?
- The knowledge or study of ghosts or spirits; the science of the supernatural; spiritism.
Where does ghostology come from?
From ghost + -ology.
Words that rhyme with ghostology
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Questions about saying ghostology
How do you pronounce ghostology?
Say goh-STOL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /ɡoʊˈstɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /ɡəʊˈstɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ghostology?
Ghostology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STOL). Broken into parts: goh · STOL · uh · jee.
Is ghostology pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ɡəʊˈstɒlədʒi/ (goh-STOL-uh-jee).