How To Pronounce Poltergeist
poltergeist
In British English, poltergeist is pronounced /ˈpɒl.tə.ɡaɪst/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈpʰʷɒɫ.təʴ.ɡaɪst̚]. In American English, it is pronounced /ˈpoʊl.tɚ.ɡaɪst/.
Poltergeist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first syllable. The British and American pronunciations are different, so listen to both.
Slashes / / show the phonemic transcription, the sounds that change meaning. Square brackets [ ] show the phonetic transcription, with the finer detail of how the sounds are actually made.
Syllables, Stress And Endings
Syllables And Stress
Poltergeist has three syllables in British English, and the main stress is on the first syllable, shown in colour above. Its stress pattern is Ooo, where O is the stressed syllable.
Questions About Poltergeist
How do you pronounce poltergeist in British English?
In British English, poltergeist is pronounced /ˈpɒl.tə.ɡaɪst/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈpʰʷɒɫ.təʴ.ɡaɪst̚].
How do you pronounce poltergeist in American English?
In American English, poltergeist is pronounced /ˈpoʊl.tɚ.ɡaɪst/.
How many syllables are in poltergeist?
Poltergeist has three syllables, /pɒl/ + /tə/ + /ɡaɪst/.
Where is the stress in poltergeist?
The main stress is on the first syllable, /pɒl/.
Do British and American English pronounce poltergeist the same way?
No. British English has /ˈpɒl.tə.ɡaɪst/ and American English has /ˈpoʊl.tɚ.ɡaɪst/.
Other Words With The Stress Pattern Ooo
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