How to pronounce girlfriends
Say it like GURL-frendz. Girlfriends has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GURL).
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- GURL
- frendz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Girlfriends 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.
- frendzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of girlfriends
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GURL-frendz.
What does girlfriends mean?
- plural of girlfriend How to pronounce girlfriend
- third-person singular simple present indicative of girlfriend How to pronounce girlfriend
Words that sound like girlfriends
- girlfriend's
Questions about saying girlfriends
How do you pronounce girlfriends?
Say GURL-frendz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɝlˌfrɛndz/. In British English it is /ˈɡɜːlˌfrɛndz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in girlfriends?
Girlfriends has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GURL). Broken into parts: GURL · frendz.
Is girlfriends 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 /ˈɡɜːlˌfrɛndz/ (GURL-frendz).
What words sound the same as girlfriends?
Girlfriends sounds the same as girlfriend's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.