How to pronounce ghosty
Say it like GOH-stee. Ghosty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOH).
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- GOH
- stee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ghosty pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- steeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of ghosty
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: GOH-stee.
What does ghosty mean?
- ghostly
- A ghost, especially a diminutive one.
- Ghost (especially a non-frightening one)
Where does ghosty come from?
From ghost + -y. Compare Saterland Frisian gäistich, West Frisian geastich, Dutch geestig, German geistig.
Questions about saying ghosty
How do you pronounce ghosty?
Say GOH-stee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡoʊsti/. In British English it is /ˈɡəʊsti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ghosty?
Ghosty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOH). Broken into parts: GOH · stee.
Is ghosty 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 /ˈɡəʊsti/ (GOH-stee).