ghetto
GE-toh
getoh
/ˈɡɛtoʊ/ · 2 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “ghetto” is spelled “getoh”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | g | e | t | oh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /ɡ/ | /ɛ/ | /t/ | /oʊ/ |
English writes “ghetto” with
6 letters for 4 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“getoh” — no silent letters, and the same spelling
always makes the same sound, so you can read it exactly as it looks.
Words that rhyme with “ghetto”
phototoepotatoautoottotomatotowmottopuertopluto
“ghetto” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “ghetto”?
“ghetto” is pronounced GE-toh — IPA /ˈɡɛtoʊ/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “getoh”.
How many syllables are in “ghetto”?
“ghetto” has 2 syllables: GE-toh (the capitalized syllable is stressed).