How to pronounce ghouly
Say it like GOO-lee. Ghouly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOO).
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- GOO
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ghouly 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of ghouly
American and British speakers say ghouly in essentially the same way: /ˈɡuli/ in the US and /ˈɡuːli/ in the UK.
British respelling: GOO-lee.
What does ghouly mean?
- Resembling or characteristic of a ghoul.
Where does ghouly come from?
From ghoul + -y.
Words that rhyme with ghouly
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ghouly.
Questions about saying ghouly
How do you pronounce ghouly?
Say GOO-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡuli/. In British English it is /ˈɡuːli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ghouly?
Ghouly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOO). Broken into parts: GOO · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say ghouly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡuli/ and the British form is /ˈɡuːli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.