How do you pronounce "ghettos"?

In American English: /ˈgɛtoʊz/ (GEHT-ohz). In British English: /ɡˈɛtəʊz/ (G-eht). In Canadian English: /ˈgɛtoʊz/ (GEHT-ohz). In Australian English: /ɡˈɛtəʊz/ (G-eht).

Is "ghettos" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈgɛtoʊz/ (GEHT-ohz), while in British English it's /ɡˈɛtəʊz/ (G-eht).

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ghettos

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/ˈgɛtoʊz/

GEHT-ohz

Syllable Breakdown

gɛtghet·oʊztos

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