How to pronounce dreamgirl
Say it like DREEM-gurl. Dreamgirl has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DREEM).
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- DREEM
- gurl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dreamgirl pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DREEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- gurlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of dreamgirl
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DREEM-gurl.
What does dreamgirl mean?
- One's ideal vision of a female companion.
Where does dreamgirl come from?
From dream + girl.
Questions about saying dreamgirl
How do you pronounce dreamgirl?
Say DREEM-gurl. The American pronunciation is /ˈdrimˌɡɝl/. In British English it is /ˈdriːmɡɜːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dreamgirl?
Dreamgirl has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DREEM). Broken into parts: DREEM · gurl.
Is dreamgirl pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈdriːmɡɜːl/ (DREEM-gurl).