How to pronounce girlcott
Say it like GHERL-kot. Girlcott has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHERL).
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- GHERL
- kot
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Girlcott pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GHERLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- kotKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of girlcott
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: GUHL-kot.
What does girlcott mean?
- To boycott.
- A boycott led by women.
Where does girlcott come from?
Alteration of boycott (as though it came from the word boy) with girl.
Questions about saying girlcott
How do you pronounce girlcott?
Say GHERL-kot. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɚlkɑt/. In British English it is /ˈɡəlkɒt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in girlcott?
Girlcott has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHERL). Broken into parts: GHERL · kot.
Is girlcott 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 /ˈɡəlkɒt/ (GUHL-kot).