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How to pronounce ghetto in American English

“ghetto” pronunciation by American speakers

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“ghetto” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. the experience of life outside the ghetto.

    Dept of Labor

  2. Standing with survivors in the Old Warsaw Ghetto.

    The Obama White House

  3. I come from what was called a ghetto.

    Smithsonian Air & Space

Words that sound like “ghetto”

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