3 syllables: Pol, ter, geist. Stress on Pol.
POHL-tur-geyest
/ˈpoʊltɚˌɡaɪst/
Poltergeist is pronounced POHL-tur-geyest (/ˈpoʊltɚˌɡaɪst/). It has three syllables (Pol-ter-geist), with the stress on "Pol". As a noun, a ghost or other supernatural being supposedly responsible for physical disturbances such as loud noises and objects thrown around.
nounA ghost or other supernatural being supposedly responsible for physical disturbances such as loud noises and objects thrown around
How to Pronounce Poltergeist
The word "Poltergeist" is pronounced with emphasis on the first syllable. Click the audio button above to hear the correct pronunciation.
"Poltergeist" sounds like P-o-l-t-e-r-g-e-i-s-t. The pronunciation follows complex phonetic rules.
"Poltergeist" is considered advanced difficult to pronounce. This word contains challenging sounds that require careful attention to pronunciation details.
"Poltergeist" is a noun. It refers to a person, place, thing, or concept.
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