How to pronounce ghoulish
Say it like GOO-lish. Ghoulish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOO).
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- GOO
- lish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ghoulish pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- lishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ghoulish
American and British speakers say ghoulish in essentially the same way: /ˈɡulɪʃ/ in the US and /ˈɡuːlɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: GOO-lish.
What does ghoulish mean?
- Of or pertaining to ghouls.
- Of or pertaining to corpses and graverobbing.
- Fascinated by corpses; morbid.
Where does ghoulish come from?
From ghoul + -ish.
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Words that rhyme with ghoulish
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Questions about saying ghoulish
How do you pronounce ghoulish?
Say GOO-lish. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡulɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈɡuːlɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ghoulish?
Ghoulish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOO). Broken into parts: GOO · lish.
Do Americans and Brits say ghoulish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡulɪʃ/ and the British form is /ˈɡuːlɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.