How to pronounce girlfailure
Say it like GURL-fay-lyer. Girlfailure has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GURL).
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- GURL
- fay
- lyer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Girlfailure pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GURLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- fayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- lyerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of girlfailure
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GURL-fay-lyuh.
What does girlfailure mean?
- A fictional girl or woman who is endearingly pathetic or inept.
Where does girlfailure come from?
Compound of girl + failure.
Questions about saying girlfailure
How do you pronounce girlfailure?
Say GURL-fay-lyer. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɝlˌfeɪljər/. In British English it is /ˈɡɜːlˌfeɪljə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in girlfailure?
Girlfailure has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GURL). Broken into parts: GURL · fay · lyer.
Is girlfailure 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 /ˈɡɜːlˌfeɪljə/ (GURL-fay-lyuh).